Carpinus betulus Yellow Does well on chalk soils

Does well on chalk soils

An elegant form of hornbeam

and purple-black fruit

Good autumn tones

The leaves colour spectacular shades of red and purple in autumn

Carpinus betulus Yellow Does well on chalk soilsOne of Britain's 'big three' native heritage species, keeping company with the Beech and Oak, and perhaps outstripping both in autumn glory. Our native hornbeam is stately, yet infinitely malleable, making it a favourite for use in hedging, pleaching, or formal clipping into arches, pillars, pyramids, etc. Unrestricted, the species will mature into a magnificent specimen tree with wide spreading lateral branches which provide a delightful dappled