Carpinus comprises deciduous shrubs and trees known for their appealing leaves and clusters of hop-like fruits that appear in late summer and autumn.

Carpinus

Carpinus betulus is a substantial deciduous tree with a distinctive fluted gray trunk. Its leaves measure between 5 and 8 cm in length, are ovate in shape, and display prominent ribbing, changing to a yellow hue in the fall. In spring, the tree produces catkins, which are succeeded by elongated, hop-like fruiting catkins that can reach up to 8 cm. This species is well-suited for woodland environments.

Carpinus betulus

Carpinus betulus 'A. Beeckman'

Carpinus betulus 'Albovariegata' (v)

Carpinus betulus 'Asplenifolia'

Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana'

Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' is a compact, upright deciduous tree that gradually reaches a height of up to 8 meters. In its early years, it exhibits a narrow, spire-like shape with a dense arrangement of branches and foliage, eventually developing a more rounded canopy as it matures. The leaves are ribbed and mid-green, transitioning to yellow hues in the fall. In late spring, this tree produces green catkins, followed by clusters of winged seeds later in the season.

Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris'

Carpinus betulus 'Cucullata'

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is a columnar deciduous tree with a slender crown that develops into a dense, oval shape as it matures. Its bright green, ribbed leaves are ovate and shift to yellow in the fall. The tree produces noticeable catkins, which can reach lengths of up to 8 cm. This variety is well-suited for woodland environments.

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

Carpinus betulus 'Fielder's Tabular'

Carpinus betulus 'Folis Argenteovariegatis Pendula' (v)

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' is a tall, columnar deciduous tree, reaching approximately 10 meters in height. Its bark is smooth and grey, darkening as it matures. In spring and summer, it showcases vibrant green foliage that transitions to a warm golden-yellow in autumn. Often, the tree retains its brown, dead leaves throughout winter, dropping them in the spring. This variety exclusively produces male catkins, which are green and emerge in April.

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

Carpinus betulus 'Globus'

Carpinus betulus 'Heterophylla'

Carpinus betulus 'Horizontalis'

Carpinus betulus 'Incisa'

Carpinus betulus 'Jardin des Burettes'

Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' is a columnar deciduous tree that reaches approximately 8 meters in height at maturity, gradually widening as it ages. It features vibrant green leaves during the spring and summer months, which transition to a deep golden yellow in the fall. The tree retains its dead brown leaves throughout the winter. In late spring, it produces green catkins, followed by clusters of winged fruits later in the growing season.

Carpinus betulus 'Lucas'

Carpinus betulus 'Monument'

Carpinus betulus 'Monumentalis'

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.

Carpinus betulus 'Orange Retz'PBR

Carpinus betulus 'Pendula Dervaesii'

Carpinus betulus 'Pendula' is a slowly growing, deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of 6 to 8 meters. It features a broad, spreading canopy and is often cultivated as a top-grafted specimen. The leaves are ovate, serrated, and prominently veined, displaying a mid-green hue that shifts to shades of yellow and orange in the fall. In late spring, it produces green male and yellow female catkins, followed by clusters of winged fruits later in the season.

Carpinus betulus 'Pendula'

Carpinus betulus 'Pinocchio'

Carpinus betulus 'Prostrate'

Carpinus betulus 'Punctata'

Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea'

Carpinus betulus 'Quercifolia'

Carpinus betulus 'Rockingham Red'

Carpinus betulus 'Stegemanns Primus'PBR

Carpinus betulus 'Streetwise'

Carpinus betulus 'Variegata' (v)

Carpinus betulus 'Chartreuse' is a medium-sized deciduous tree known for its yellow-green foliage, which transitions to a vibrant acid yellow by late summer. In autumn, it produces inconspicuous flowers that give way to winged, hop-like fruits.

Carpinus betulus Chartreuse ('Carpsim')

Carpinus betulus Minor Globe ('Minoor1')

Carpinus betulus Rockhampton Red ('Lochglow') is a deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of around 15 meters (50 feet) when fully grown. It features grey bark and a robustly branched canopy. The tree's leaves emerge in a vibrant green, transitioning to vivid reds and oranges during the autumn months, which is a distinctive trait for a hornbeam. Often, it retains its brown, withered leaves throughout the winter, dropping them in the spring. In late spring, it produces green catkins, followed by clusters of winged fruits later in the growing season.

Carpinus betulus Rockhampton Red ('Lochglow')

Carpinus betulus var. angustifolia

Carpinus betulus var. carpinizza

Carpinus betulus var. parva

Carpinus caroliniana is a small, deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of approximately 10 meters. Its branches exhibit a distinctive drooping habit at the tips, while the bark is characterized by a fluted, grey texture. The leaves are ovate with serrated edges and prominent veins, displaying a range of orange, yellow, and red hues during the fall season. In spring, green catkins emerge, which are succeeded by clusters of fruit measuring about 7 centimeters in length during autumn.

Carpinus caroliniana

Carpinus caroliniana 'Ascendens'

Carpinus caroliniana 'Autumn Fire'

Carpinus caroliniana 'Pyramidalis'

Carpinus caroliniana 'Red Fall' is a medium-sized deciduous tree that features smooth blue-grey bark in its youth, transitioning to a fissured texture as it ages. With a broad conical crown, it can attain heights of up to 12 meters (40 feet) at maturity. The leaves start out reddish before maturing to a green hue during summer, ultimately transforming into a vibrant orange-red in the fall. In April, this tree produces separate male and female catkins on the same specimen. Following pollination, the female flowers develop into clusters resembling hops by late summer to autumn, containing winged seeds that are carried away by the wind when they are ready to disperse.

Carpinus caroliniana 'Red Fall'

Carpinus caroliniana 'Sentinel Dries' is a medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its blue-grey bark and a thick, oval crown that can reach heights of about 6-8 meters (20-27 feet). The leaves initially appear reddish, transitioning to green as summer approaches, and then shift to a vibrant orange-red in the fall. In April, the tree produces separate male and female catkins. Following fertilization, the female flowers develop into clusters resembling hops from late summer into autumn, releasing winged seeds that are dispersed by the wind when they mature.

Carpinus caroliniana 'Sentinel Dries'

Carpinus caroliniana from Mexico

Carpinus caroliniana subsp. virginiana

Carpinus comptoniifolia

Carpinus cordata

Carpinus cordata var. chinensis

Carpinus coreana

Carpinus coreana var. major

Carpinus eximia

Carpinus faginea

Carpinus fangiana is a sizable tree characterized by its broadly conical shape and smooth, gray bark. The leaves are narrow and oval, featuring double serrations along the edges with noticeable veining, reaching lengths of up to 27 centimeters. In spring, the foliage emerges in a purple-bronze hue, transitioning to olive-green as the season progresses. During the same period, long, pale green catkins, which can measure up to 30 centimeters, develop and later turn tawny brown.

Carpinus fangiana

Carpinus fangiana 'Wharton's Choice'

Carpinus fargesiana is a sizable deciduous tree characterized by its smooth grey trunk and dark-brown to grey branches that gracefully droop at their tips. Although not commonly found in cultivation, this species can attain heights of up to 20 meters (66 feet) at maturity. In spring, it showcases new foliage that emerges in shades of bronze-purple and green, transitioning to a full green during the summer months before displaying vibrant orange-red hues in the fall. In April, the tree produces separate male and female catkins. Following fertilization, the female flowers transform into hop-like clusters by late summer to autumn, which contain winged seeds that are released into the wind once they ripen.

Carpinus fargesiana

Carpinus glutinosa 'Laciniata'

Carpinus henryana

Carpinus henryana var. simplicidentata is a medium to large deciduous tree characterized by its grey bark, which transitions to reddish brown on younger branches. The tree's new shoots are initially covered in soft down, shedding this fuzz as they mature, while the undersides of the leaves remain adorned with fine, silky hairs. In spring and summer, the foliage presents a rich green, transforming to a vivid orange-red in the fall. During April, the tree produces separate male and female catkins. Following pollination, the female flowers give rise to clusters resembling hops in late summer to autumn, which contain winged seeds that are dispersed by the wind when mature.

Carpinus henryana var. simplicidentata

A wide-reaching deciduous tree characterized by its refined form, featuring shiny leaves with pronounced veins. The tree produces noticeable green catkins that mature to a pale brown hue.

Carpinus japonica

Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern' is a medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its grey bark, with younger branches exhibiting a brownish-grey hue. It typically grows to a height of 8-10 meters (27-33 feet). In spring, the leaves unfurl in a reddish hue, transitioning to a vibrant green by summer, before shifting to a bright yellow in autumn. This species produces separate male and female catkins on the same tree, which appear in April. Following fertilization, the female catkins develop into clusters reminiscent of hops by late summer to autumn, containing winged seeds that are dispersed by the wind once they are mature.

Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern'

Carpinus japonica var. cordifolia

Carpinus kawakamii is a medium-sized deciduous tree, typically growing to a height of 9 meters (30 feet) at maturity. Its bark is dark grey on older sections, while younger branches exhibit a brownish-grey hue. In regions with mild climates, particularly in the southwestern part of England, it may retain its leaves throughout the year. In spring, the foliage begins as reddish-green, transitioning to green during summer, and then displaying a vivid orange-red in the fall. This species produces separate male and female catkins on the same tree, which appear from May to June. Following pollination, the female flowers develop into clusters resembling hops in late summer to autumn, containing winged seeds that are dispersed by the wind when they reach maturity.

Carpinus kawakamii

Carpinus laxiflora

Carpinus laxiflora var. longispica

Carpinus londoniana

Carpinus macrocarpa

Carpinus mollicoma

Carpinus monbeigiana

Carpinus omeiensis

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.

Carpinus orientalis

Carpinus orientalis 'Calcarea'

Carpinus orientalis 'Grandifolia'

Carpinus orientalis 'Perdika'

Carpinus polyneura is a medium-sized deciduous tree, reaching heights of up to 15 meters (50 feet). Its bark is grey and roughens with age, while the younger twigs and stems exhibit a purplish-brown hue. In spring, new leaves emerge in a reddish-green tone, transitioning to a glossy dark green during the summer months. The autumn foliage is relatively unremarkable. This species produces separate male and female catkins on the same tree between May and June. Following pollination, the female flowers develop into clusters resembling hops by late summer through autumn, maturing into winged seeds that are carried away by the wind once ripe.

Carpinus polyneura

Carpinus polyneura subsp. polyneura

Carpinus pubescens

Carpinus pubescens 'Abbotsbury'

Carpinus rankanensis

Carpinus schisiensis

Carpinus shensiensis

Carpinus tschonoskii

Carpinus tschonoskii var. falcatibracteata

Carpinus turczaninowii is a compact, rounded deciduous tree characterized by its distinctly veined, ovate foliage. The leaves display a reddish hue in their early stages and transition to an orange tint during the autumn months. This species also features noticeable fruiting racemes.