Hornbeam Maple. An attractive tree with ‘Hornbeam’ – like leaves turning gold and brown in the autumn. Max Height 7m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer carpinifolium
An attractive tree with ‘Hornbeam’ – like leaves turning gold and brown in the autumn
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | carpinifolium |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hornbeam Maple |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 7m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading, Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie |
| Propagation | Seed |
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