Carpinus polyneura

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A medium-sized deciduous tree to 15m (50ft) high, with grey older bark and purplish-brown younger twigs and stems. The foliage emerging in spring is reddish-green, maturing to a glossy dark-green in summer. Autumn foliage colour is not very remarkable. The green, male and female catkins are produced separately on the same tree in May to June. After fertilisation, the female flowers develop into hop-like clusters in late summer to autumn, containing winged seeds that disperse on the wind when ripe

Scientific classification

Species: Carpinus polyneura (Carpinus polyneura)
Genus: Carpinus
Family: Betulaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Carpinus polyneura

Distribution map

Southern China

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Culture

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Quick identification of Carpinus polyneura

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Carpinus polyneura care guide

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established

Fertilizing

Light conifer feed once yearly in early spring only

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.