CARPINUS

The Hornbeams are gently characterful trees which are easily grown on most soils, from chalk to clay.

betulus 12’ The common Hornbeam. This beech relative makes a fine, rustic tree of character with its saw-toothed leaves, russet Autumn colour and ridged grey trunk. Ideal for field, hedgerow, park and larger garden.
£12.95

betulus Frans Fontaine 10’ A fine and very fastigiate form which maintains its classically beautiful pillar-like outline with age. Ideal for either side of an entrance, as an avenue, accent planting etc. The foliage turns coppery amber in the Autumn.
£23.95 (II)

turczaninowii 8’ A fine, elegant and little known species from China and Japan which produces noticeable long Chinese lantern like catkins which start off apple green and then hold on the tree all winter by which time they are amber gold. The dainty, deeply veined new leaves emerge purple red and exhibit excellent Autumn colour and the
intricate tracery of the stems and characterful older bark complete a little known tree which has many attributes. One of our favourites. Scarce rare and unusual. Early ordering advised.
£27.95