oriental hornbeam
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Carpinus orientalis is a slow-growing, densely-branched small tree or large shrub up to around 5m tall with glossy, prominently veined and sharply toothed leaves to 5cm long. Spring flowers are borne in separate male and female catkins with female flowers going on to form clusters of winged nuts
Scientific classification
- Species
- oriental hornbeam (Carpinus orientalis)
- Genus
- Carpinus
- Family
- Betulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of oriental hornbeam
Distribution map
Southeastern Europe, Turkey
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of oriental hornbeam
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oriental hornbeam care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars and aphids
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