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Carpinus fargesiana

Slender small tree, rare small-leaved hornbeam. The size after 10 years is 4 m. The flower colour is green. This plant is completely hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Jardins de Valloires, Argoules Fr.

Date taken : 06.08.2001

Common name : Hornbeam

Family : Corylaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 3 and 4 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are egg-shaped
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good autumn colours

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop