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Carpinus betulus Lucas

Lucas Pyramidal Hornbeam

The columnar shape, sharp-toothed, green foliage and attractive catkins make this tree a suitable choice for the smaller garden.

  • »  Narrow, slender growing habit with a columnar shape
  • »  Dense column of ovate, sharp-toothed, medium green leaves
  • »  Foliage turns to a yellow-orange colour in the fall
  • »  Attractive yellow or green catkins appear in early spring
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

10gal
$405.00
B&B in Container
$735.00
30gal Low Inventory
$1,170.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:9-10 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Habit
• Columnar
• Compact
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Green
• Orange
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carpinus betulus 'Lucas'

The narrow growth habit of this cultivar allows it to be shaped into hedges, arches or for topiary. It will also tolerate urban conditions and drought, making it a good selection for street boulevards.