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Hornbeam 'Pendula'

Carpinusbetulus

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Family

Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Carpinus (kar-PINE-us)

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Species

betulus (BET-yoo-lus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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MikeWeaverUK

| April 2020 | neutral

You can add layering of young shoots to the methods of propagation. I have a 20 year old plant (in a pot) which I started that way.

berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Carpinus betulus 'Pendula' WEEPING HORNBEAM Dec (z5) (Bfly,Bon)
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