Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' Plants including wet conditions (though not

including wet conditions (though not waterlogged soils)

small reddish-purpe flowers in spring

dark-green in summer then turning orange-red to scarlet in autumn

Produces clouds of snowy white flowerheads in late summer and autumn followed by small black fruits

Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' Plants including wet conditions (though notAn excellent cultivar, smaller and slower growing than the species with a handsome, broadly oval habit and gorgeous reddish purple spring growth. In summer and autumn, the foliage matures to match that of the common hornbeam although it does retain purple hints along the leaf veins. Can handle periods of drought and is suitable for paving. H7