Lush dark-green leaves turning golden yellow in autumn
taking on delicate shades of pink as they mature
Ideal for clay or chalky soils
A medium sized tree that is broadly columnar with bright yellow leaves on red petioles
needles give a dreamy billowing texture and very large pine cones provide a seasonal interest
Carpinus betulus Batch No:179634 Lush dark-green leaves turning goldenOne of Britain's 'big three' native heritage species, keeping company with the Beech and Oak, and perhaps outstripping both in autumn glory. Our native hornbeam is stately, yet infinitely malleable, making it a favourite for use in hedging, pleaching, or formal clipping into arches, pillars, pyramids, etc. Unrestricted, the species will mature into a magnificent specimen tree with wide spreading lateral branches which provide a delightful dappled