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Korean hornbeam
Carpinus turczaninowii
Korean hornbeam – Carpinus turczaninowii: elegant, compact tree with finely veined foliage and spectacular autumn colours. Hardy, healthy and perfect for small gardens.
Description
Height at maturity
6 to 8 m
Wingspan at maturity
4 to 5 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
April
Hardiness
-25°C
Origin
China - Japan
Korean hornbeam – Carpinus turczaninowii
Main features
The Korean hornbeam (Carpinus turczaninowii or Carpinus Coreana) is a graceful, compact ornamental tree valued for its delicate foliage, refined shape, and brilliant autumn colours.
Growing to 6–8 m tall, it fits beautifully into small gardens or elegant landscapes.
It is admired for its refined structure, fine veins, and silvery bark.
Origin and botanical features
Native to Korea, Japan, and northern China, this species grows naturally in mountain forests and sunny slopes.
It belongs to the birch family (Betulaceae).
The smooth, pale-grey bark remains decorative all year.
Leaves are oval, finely serrated, turning from fresh green in spring to deep green in summer, then orange, red and gold in autumn.
Flowering and fruit
Spring brings small, inconspicuous catkins, followed by winged nutlets that add texture and interest until late autumn.
Even in winter, the tree’s fine silhouette and patterned bark provide elegance.
Position and soil
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained, fertile soil.
Hardy to –25 °C, it tolerates a range of soils, from loam to light clay.
Mulching helps maintain root freshness in dry summers.
Planting and care
Plant in autumn or early spring.
Growth is slow to moderate, and pruning is rarely required.
A light winter trim is sufficient to maintain form.
This tree is low-maintenance, hardy, and pollution-tolerant.
Garden use
The Korean hornbeam suits urban gardens, borders, Japanese-style gardens, or as a specimen tree.
Its autumn colours pair beautifully with maples, dogwoods, or flowering cherries.
Perfect for creating an atmosphere of calm and balance.
Pests and diseases
Generally disease-free and pest-resistant.
Occasional aphids may appear in spring but are harmless.
A robust, reliable choice for ornamental landscapes.
The Korean hornbeam (Carpinus turczaninowii) combines elegance, resilience and colour.
Its delicate leaves and fiery autumn tones make it a standout in any garden.
Easy to grow, slow-growing and pollution-tolerant, it’s ideal for refined and compact spaces.
A true gem among ornamental trees.
Features
- Common name : Korean hornbeam - Turczaninow hornbeam - Carpinus Coreana
- Family : Betulaceae
- Category : tree
- Spread : 4 to 5 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Use : isolated - shrubberry - alignment
- Soil : all
- Habit : Spreading
- Enemies : aphid
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
- Photo taken : Kalmthout Arboretum Botanical Garden
Expédition & livraison
How does the delivery work?
As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.
Our delivery methods
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