Carpinus betulus Yellow with the colour often persisting

with the colour often persisting to Christmas

An elegant form of hornbeam

The leaves colour spectacular shades of red and purple in autumn

Good autumn tones

Carpinus betulus Yellow with the colour often persistingOne of Britain's 'big three' native heritage species, keeping company with the Beech and Oak, and perhaps outstripping both in autumn glory. Our native hornbeam is stately, yet infinitely malleable, making it a favourite for use in hedging, pleaching, or formal clipping into arches, pillars, pyramids, etc. Unrestricted, the species will mature into a magnificent specimen tree with wide spreading lateral branches which provide a delightful dappled