Carpinus betulus (Hedging) red single flowers with bright yellow

single flowers with bright yellow stamens in May-June framed by colourful maroon bracts

Not to be confused with the larger cultivar 'Dalecarlica' which has wider

A most elegant tree with a slightly upright habit becoming broadly round with age

The autumn colours are a most pleasing fiery red and orange

acidic soil with consistant moisture

Carpinus betulus (Hedging) red single flowers with bright yellowA classic, native hedging choice. New leaves emerge a fresh lime green, turning mid green in summer, then a warm golden yellow in autumn. Dry leaves often retained through winter in dense, mature hedges, especially in sheltered areas, giving additional screening value. Slow to moderate growth rate. A deeply rooting species whose rooting habit is not notably problematic.