About
Carpinus betulus 'Orange Retz' PBR is a compact tree that typically reaches a height and width of approximately 6 meters. In spring, its leaves emerge with a bronze hue and feature double serrations; as summer progresses, they transition to a lush green. In autumn, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of orange and red. This variety produces yellow male catkins and green female catkins in spring, followed by winged fruits later in the growing season.
About the genus
Carpinus comprises deciduous shrubs and trees known for their appealing leaves and clusters of hop-like fruits that appear in late summer and autumn.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- More than 50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1; If grown as a hedge, trim annually in late summer; see trimming hedges for further information
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings or by grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to caterpillars and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus