Carpinus japonica, Japanese Hornbeam, Cj JUL 03 Bonsai Smooth gray bark when young

Smooth gray bark when young

Give it moderate water in the first few years of establishing in it the garden

Landscape: Often planted as a shade or ornamental tree

rich in organic matterLight: Partial shade to full shade

evergreen tree

Carpinus japonica, Japanese Hornbeam, Cj JUL 03 Bonsai Smooth gray bark when youngUSDA 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