European Hornbeam | Carpinus Betulus - Feathered - Girth 8-10cm - Height 220-280cm - 30lt 6ft- 7ft | 1.9m - 2m

European Hornbeam | Carpinus Betulus - Feathered - Girth 8-10cm - Height 220-280cm - 30lt 6ft- 7ft | 1.9m - 2mCarpinus betulus, or European Hornbeam, is a large, deciduous tree with a fluted grey trunk and very appealing, dense, oval to rounded crown. The leaves are ovate, serrated and ribbed, dark green in summer, coppery yellow in autumn. They remain on branches long into winter. Flowers appear in separate male and female catkins before the leaves, in spring, and are followed by winged nuts. European Hornbeam is a low maintenance and easy to grow plant. It

vivid orange and red in autumn

promote impressive yields

and deep purple trumpet-shaped flowers that appear in summer or early autumn on stiff

contorted appearance

In very cold areas it may die and late frosts may damage the flowers buds

is a highly ornamental choice for gardens where its layered

Malus ‘Fruitilicious’ is an improved form of Malus robusta and can adapt to a wide range of soils

vertical growth habit

This variety features leaves that undergo a remarkable colour transformation throughout the seasons

pure white flowers bloom from December to April

Caring for Markeeta's Prize requires minimal effort

especially since the fruit may be sparse