CARPINUS bet ROCKHAMPTON RED 12L

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Carpinus betulus 'Lochglow'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive carmine red autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat tolerant, wind resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive carmine red autumn colouring. Long lasting.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Growth habit
Common hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red' is upright, rounded and multi-stemmed in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Prune back: In the period from July to August - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Use
Privacy screen, hedge (pruning), solitary, topiary

Root
Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red' is a heartroot.