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Hornbeam 'Pinocchio'

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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
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)
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Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Trees
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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