Acer carpinifolium – Hornbeam maple

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Acer carpinifolium – Hornbeam maple

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Conspicuously large bush to small, usually multi-trunk, tree that with its elongated leaf looks more like a Carpinus than an Acer. Despite that, the maple can easily be distinguished from the hornbeam because the maple’s leaves are always paired. In autumn, the leaves turn golden yellow to brownish-yellow. The young plants grow in almost columnar form. After a few years, the bushes become broader and acquire a narrow fan-shaped habit. Occurs in large areas of Japan, in woods and at wood edges. Good for use as a solitary tree or in groups in gardens and parks. Like the hornbeam, Acer carpinifolium can be used as a hedge thanks to its naturally slender growth pattern.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Multi-stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
10 m
Crown
narrow fan-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
smooth, dark grey-brown
Leaf
elongated, matt mid-green, 8 - 12 cm long and 4 - 6 cm wide, edge serrated to double serrated
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellow-green, in pendent racemes, May
Fruits
single seeds, winged, always in pairs
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
humic, moisture-retaining soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Japan
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) narrow vase-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Acer carpinifolium

Acer carpinifolium can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer carpinifolium is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer carpinifolium turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer carpinifolium is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer carpinifolium with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer carpinifolium blooms in may.
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