Heartleaf Hornbeam, Sawa Hornbeam, Bigleaf Hornbeam Carpinus cordata

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Botanical Name:

Carpinus cordata

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Carpinus

Species:

cordata

Common Name:

Heartleaf Hornbeam, Sawa Hornbeam, Bigleaf Hornbeam

Seeds Per Pound:

21,264

Quantity:

0.99 lb

Germination:

98%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

20-30 feet

Collection Locale:

California

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 0.99 lb

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Carpinus cordata

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Characteristics

Hedge Plant

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 90 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Sporadic germination may occur over a 2-3 year period.

In a Nutshell:

* Uncommonly cultivated, but nonetheless handsome, this 30-45' Asian hornbeam has relatively broad, deeply-veined leaves with a heart-shaped (the cordata in its name) base & long pendulous green "pagoda" seed clusters more...

* A slow growing small landscape tree most commonly used in shady locations. Also makes a very nice bonsai specimen.

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Carpinus cordata is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a slow rate. It is hardy to zone 5. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in November. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.

The Missouri Botanical Garden Website States:

Carpinus cordata, sometimes commonly called heartleaf hornbeam, is a slow-growing, densely-branched, deciduous tree with an attractive rounded form that is native to Japan, Korea and China. It typically grows 20-30’ tall by 12-15’ wide, but may reach 50’ tall in its native habitat. In cultivation, it is sometimes grown as a large shrub or screen. It is noted for its graceful form, large heart-shaped leaves, scaly fissured bark, large fruiting catkins and large winter buds. Doubly-serrate, heart-shaped, prominently-veined, dark green leaves to 5.5” long are attractive throughout the growing season. Foliage produces no appreciable fall color. Insignificant tiny greenish flowers appear in spring in separate male and female catkins, with the female catkins giving way to somewhat showy cigar shaped seed pods to 3-5” long. The common name of heartleaf hornbeam and the specific epithet both are in reference to the heart-shaped leaf bases. Bigleaf hornbeam is an additional common name sometime used for this tree.

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