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CatalogueThe Romantic Garden Collection
Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)

Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) [50]
A fully hardy, deciduous tree bearing mid-green leaves which take on fine autumn tints. Will thrive in any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade. 
 
Carpinus lends itself to shaping and has featured regularly in our exhibits at The Chelsea Flower Show. In the common species, in addition to the more traditional pleached form it is available trained as arches, columns, cubes and espaliers. Please ask for further details.

 
Espalier   [735]

from £112.00

from 150cm high, 100cm wide

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Arches (walk under)   [734]

from £200.00

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Standard trees   [44]

from £75.00

10-12 girth trunk upwards

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Pleached trees   [43]

from £112.00

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C.b. 'Pendula' [364]
A delightful slow-growing weeping tree for the smaller garden.
C.betulus 'Fastigiata Monument' [491]
This is a very compact, narrow columnar form. Suitable for small gardens particularly as offered here with their neat, tight, flame-shaped heads.
C.betulus'Fastigiata' [363]
This is a distinctive form which develops a handsome flame or plume-like outline.