Carpinus orientalis: Country Or Region Of Origin
SW. Hungary to SE. Europe, Krym, Turkey to Iran
Plant Profile: Carpinus orientalis
Names
Oriental Hornbeam
Phonetic Spelling:kar-PINE-or-ee-en-TAY-liss
Genus:Carpinus
Species:orientalis
Family:Betulaceae
Location: From sunny to shaded areas; accommodates various soil types; resistant to drought.
Structure: A sizable shrub or a small tree characterized by a U-shaped branching pattern.
Carpinus orientalis Feature Summary
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Tags
#deciduous
#drought tolerant
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Carpinus orientalis Feature Summary
Attributes
SW. Hungary to SE. Europe, Krym, Turkey to Iran
Leaves
1-2 in. alternate, simple, glossy, dark green leaves; modest to no fall color
Deciduous
Green
Simple
Alternate
Glossy
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
12-24 feet
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Stem
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Carpinus orientalis Attributes
Carpinus orientalis Leaves
Carpinus orientalis: Leaf Description
1-2 in. alternate, simple, glossy, dark green leaves; modest to no fall color
Carpinus orientalis: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Carpinus orientalis: Leaf Color
Green
Carpinus orientalis: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Carpinus orientalis: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Carpinus orientalis: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Carpinus orientalis: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Carpinus orientalis Whole Plant Traits
Carpinus orientalis: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Carpinus orientalis: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Carpinus orientalis: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Carpinus orientalis: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Carpinus orientalis Cultural Conditions
Carpinus orientalis: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Carpinus orientalis: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Carpinus orientalis: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
Carpinus orientalis: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Carpinus orientalis Stem
Carpinus orientalis: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
