About
Carpinus orientalis is a slow-growing tree or large shrub that typically reaches heights of up to 5 meters. It features densely branched foliage with glossy, veined leaves that can grow up to 5 centimeters in length and have a serrated edge. In the spring, this species produces distinct catkins, with male and female flowers appearing separately. Following pollination, the female flowers develop into clusters of winged nuts.
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
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- More than 50 years
- Native to
- SE Europe, Turkey
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to caterpillars and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus