Carpinus betulus Rockhampton Red
Hornbeam Tree
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Common Name: Hornbeam
Latin Name: Carpinus betulus 'Rockingham Red'
Soil: Any good garden soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height and spread in 20 years: 6m/5m
Special features: Outstanding autumn colour
The 'Rockingham Red' is the perfect choice for outstanding and reliable autumn colour; the green summer leaves turn to blistering shades of orange and red in autumn. As with many hornbeam varieties, the majority of leaves do not fall; instead, in late November, the leaves crisp to a golden brown colour and they remain on the branches until spring. The attractive leaves are ovate in shape, toothed at the margins and ridged on their surface. This is a fantastic choice for a specimen tree, particularly because of its strong autumn colour.