Carpinus japonica, Japanese Hornbeam, Cj AUG 00 Broadleaf evergreen shrub Hardiness depends on the clone

Hardiness depends on the clone

Can be used as a screen or specimen plant

Notes: This tree needs needs branch development and ramification work

There are other stupendous examples of this species as bonsai in Europe that can be found on the interwebs

Dies back in winter in cooler zones but regrows from rhizomes in spring

Carpinus japonica, Japanese Hornbeam, Cj AUG 00 Broadleaf evergreen shrub Hardiness depends on the cloneUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4a Native Range: Japan. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun to light shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 30' Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, small tree that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. Foliage lanceolate, highly corrugated and beautiful. It turns bright yellow in autumn. Notes: Japanese hornbeam is my favorite all hornbeam species. The foliage is gorgeous, the twigs are