Carpinus betulus Features_Easy to Grow lasting until the autumn where

lasting until the autumn where it gains soft Autumn colours

Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter

The bloom is a large cup with a mouth which flares open and is tipped with a wavy

An interesting feature of this variety is the almost velvety texture the flowers take on as they get older

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Carpinus betulus Features_Easy to Grow lasting until the autumn whereThe Carpinus betulus more commonly known as the Hornbeam is often confused with the common Beech with similar shaped leaves, however, Hornbeam leaves are smaller and more deeply grooved than Beech leaves. The Hornbeam is monoecious, meaning that both female and male catkins can be found on the same tree. After pollination, the female catkins progress into delicate, green winged fruits, known as Samaras. Small birds and mammals feed on these Samaras