Acer carpinifolium (Hornbeam Maple)
Hornbeam maple is originated from Japan, small tree or large shrub with multi-trunks and with a deciduous leaves resemble to the leaf of Carpinus. The tree is dioecious , male and female flowers are on separate trees. Used as a specimen but rate, will be difficult to locate in commerce.
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Erable à feuilles de charme
Pronunciation: AY-ser kar-pine-ih-FOH-lee-um
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Japan
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Heat Zones: 1 to 7
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
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Uses: Hedge, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Shade
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: Round
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Fine
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
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By Qwert1234 (Qwert1234s file) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Bruce Marlin [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Opposite
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margins: Serrate
Leaf Texture: Medium
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow
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Flower
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Green
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Can be trained to one trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy, Smooth
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Samara
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Green, Brown
Seasons: Summer, Fall
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By Photo (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) (Self-photographed) [GFDL 1.2 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/fdl-1.2.html) or CC BY-SA 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Qwert1234 (Qwert1234s file) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Qwert1234 (Qwert1234s file) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Bruce Marlin [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Daderot (I took this photograph.) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Diseases: Leaf Spots, Canker, Wilts, Root rot
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Caterpillars, Aphids, Borers
Plant Propagation: Seed