Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' ~ Lucas European Hornbeam semi-evergreen Prune after flowering to maintain

Prune after flowering to maintain dense form

2021-04-25 15 45 35 Johanna Azalea flower along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill

The small bell-like pale lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies

occasionally tinted pink at the center

A large central stalk rises in summer bearing long panicles of fragrant nodding creamy-white flowers followed by seed capsules

Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' ~ Lucas European Hornbeam semi-evergreen Prune after flowering to maintainLucas European Hornbeam is an upright deciduous tree with a dense columnar growth habit and dark green foliage that turns golden brown in fall. Inconspicuous flowers in the spring, Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well drained soil. Type: Tree Origins: Europe and West Asia Height: 30' 40' Spread: 10' 12' Spacing: 12 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow (male), Green (female) Season of Interest: Fall