Description
Pack of 30 viable seeds of Carpinus turczaninowii (Korean hornbeam) – with full instructions for germination
The Korean hornbeam is a much smaller tree than its European cousin, getting around 20-25 feet tall in the ground, but makes a perfect bonsai specimen as it is easily ‘dwarfed’ to less than a couple of feet tall within a bonsai pot
Its leaves, at around 3cm in length, are red and purple in the spring, turning green, and then putting on a spectacular show in the autumn with colours of yellow, orange and red
It doesn’t end there though, as it has one of the most beautiful bare forms over the winter months, so looks stunning all year round
It has been a favourite specimen for bonsai growers for a very long time
Growing Details
Height: 20 feet (6m) but much smaller in a bonsai pot (typically up to 2-3 feet)
Plant type: Deciduous broadleaf tree
Hardiness: Fully hardy -15°C (5°F). Very young plants should have their new growth protected from very hard frosts
Sun Exposure: Full sun to semi-shade
Shelter from strong drying winds
Soil: Moist and well-drained soil. Make sure to keep the soil evenly moist during hotter months, especially if in bonsai pot
Propagation methods: Seeds, half ripe cuttings
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