Acer carpinifolium ‘Hornbeam Maple’
The Hornbeam Maple is aptly named, as its 3″-5″ oval leaves resemble those of a Carpinus. It is a small vase- shaped, sometimes multi-trunked, tree growing 20′-25′ tall. Fall color is typically a rich orange/brown. It prefers moist, well drained soil with some shade. Native to Japan. Tends to grow leggy in wooded areas and alongside streams in mountainous areas. Extremely hardy. Seldom sets viable seed, therefore Acer carpinifolium is still quite rare in the nursery trade.
Section: Indivisa.
Meaning of: Carpinifolius, leaves like a hornbeam (carpinus).
Common names: Hornbeam Maple, Arahago, Chidorinoki,
Hainbuchen-Ahorn, Shira-side, Truda-Noki, Yamashiba-Kaede.
Habit: Small tree or large shrub to 20′-25”, densely branched, upright growing.
Leaves: Oblong with out lobes, 3″-4″ long, by 1″-2″ wide. Serrated, very similar to Carpinus Japonica.
Flowers: Green-yellow in May.
Hardiness: Zone 3, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map
Distribution: Mountainous forests of Japan.
Planting and care of maples
Pricing:
Size Price each Plant 6 or more of this tree and save
#2 $19.00 $17.00 ea.
#5 $40.00 $36.00 ea.
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