Hornbeam is a deciduous tree that, at 30 meters high, is perfect to have in large gardens and enjoy its shade during the summer. But, What care does this beautiful plant require to look healthy?
If you want to know everything you need to become a majestic specimen, then I am going to tell you the care it requires.
Hornbeam, also known as European hornbeam, carpino, white beech, olmedilla, birch or ojaranzo, and with the scientific name betulus carpinus, is a deciduous tree that you can find in Europe and Southeast Asia, forming mixed forests. Its growth rate is rather slow, coming to flower for the first time at 20 years of age. But it will look spectacular from a young age: its leaves are a very vivid green color, which turn yellow during the fall.
If we talk about your care, Due to its size, it will be highly recommended to put it on the ground as an isolated specimen, although it supports pruning so well that it is used for both hedges and bonsai. The only drawback is that in order to grow properly, the soil or substrate must be rich in organic matter and kept fresh. In places with a hot and dry climate, such as the Mediterranean, it does not vegetate very well.
Otherwise you will need:
- Regular waterings: every 2-3 days in summer and every 4-5 days the rest of the year.
- Subscriber: throughout the spring and summer. It is highly recommended to use organic fertilizers in powder if it is in soil, and liquid if it is in a pot.
- Transplant: if it is potted, it must be changed to a larger one every 2 years.
- Multiplication: by seeds (by stratification).
Hornbeam is a very beautiful and adaptable tree that can give you many great satisfactions. How about the idea of having one? 🙂