Carpinus turczaninowii (Korean / Turczaninow Hornbeam) | 30 Seeds | £3.49

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

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Carpinus

Species: turczaninowii

English name: Korean hornbeam / Turczaninow hornbeam

Plant type: Deciduous broadleaf tree

Eventual height: 20 feet (6 m) but much smaller in a bonsai pot (typically up to 2-3 feet)

Season of Interest: Red to purple foliage during spring; green foliage summer to autumn; intense autumn colours; attractive leafless form during winter

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 partial 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 within a bonsai pot

Propagation methods: Seeds, half ripe cuttings

Carpinus turczaninowii 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 2 days. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite. Keep at room temperature for 60 days. Open & shake bag daily for aeration. Germination may already occur, but if not, place within a refrigerator for a further 90-120 days, again opening daily for air. Finally, place the seeds 5mm deep within propagation compost, keeping moist, at 21°C (70°F).

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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