Carpinus betulus 'Orange Retz'PBR
A small tree to around 6m high and wide with bronze-tinted, double-toothed leaves in spring that mature to a bright green in summer before turning vivid orange to red in autumn. Yellow male catkins and green female catkins are borne in spring followed by winged fruits later in the year
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Bronze Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Carpinus are deciduous shrubs and trees with attractive foliage and hop-like fruit clusters in late summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 1; If grown as a hedge, trim annually in late summer; see trimming hedges for further information
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus
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