Carpinus orientalis

I am not quite sure this tree was labeled correctly. For those of you who have seen this species, is this the typical form for Carpinus orientalis?

Scott

This message was edited Oct 26, 2006 5:06 PM

No idea on that one Scott--I don't have it. I do like that dense form though---it looks like an excellent hedge plant. This site shows one just as dense(but limbed up)
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/carpinus_orientalis.html

Speaking of Carpinus, I must get out and take pics of the C. caroliniana--glowing now. Do you have C. cordata Scott? Dirr talks like they are slow growing, but I have two, one of large caliper, and one smaller out in the woods. Both are growing like weeds! Very fast.

Kevin, when your C. caroliniana with red fall color reaches seed baring age, I'd like some. I have yet to see one with really good fall color around here. My C. cordata was just planted this year. It kind of sulked, having much paler leaves than the one you post a photo of earlier this year. As far as I can tell, it didn't grow at all this year.

Scott

I don't have Carpinus orientalis either, but I think something bit me while I was on the trip to TN last weekend.

Somehow I came home with a case of the "eyes bigger than the checkbook"; symptomatic was a 1G pot of Carpinus laxiflora.

What can I do? Topical cream? Injections? Or is someone just going to have to shoot me? That's what they do with worthless livestock, right?

Edited to change reference to specific hoofed browsers.

This message was edited Oct 28, 2006 8:19 AM

We've got him now Scott--watch it morph to Carpinus Valley!

Here's the beginnings of the fall show from the natives

...and another tree highlighting my poor photography abilities....

Scott: I have tons of seed on three plants, so you are welcome to it. I'll collect it here soon and get it stratifying. I should check on the other Carpinus species for seed too.

Yeah, count me in Kevin. Any seed you can find is great. I planted all the stuff I collected so far this year, but I have got some stuff coming from Schumacher's. When it comes, I'll D-mail you.

That color on your native is exceptional. Adds a whole 'nother dimension to an already very cool plant.

Hornbeam Valley, Sorry. There is no cure. This is a degenerative disease that only gets worse as time passes. Soon you'll be ripping up your viburnums to make space.

Scott

I put the metal label tag on extra tight with the wire fastener, just in case strangulation might provide temporary relief.

Venison Victuals,

I'm confused. Did you put the metal label tag on the carpinus extra tight, or on yourself? Either way, I think the relief might not be all that temporary.

Scott

When your foot goes numb, cut the wire! Then enjoy that tingly feeling for awhile.




What does this have to do with trees?

Back to the original question . . . !

Thanks for the responses lads!

Scott

Probably the last fall color shot I can get with the really cold weather coming