Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red'
Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red' is a striking deciduous hornbeam selected for its rich purple-red emerging foliage, which gradually deepens through the season before developing impressive autumn colour. Its neat, upright habit and dense branching structure make it an excellent feature tree for gardens, avenues, or structured planting schemes.
As the foliage matures, the leaves retain warm bronze and burgundy tones, providing long-lasting ornamental interest. Like traditional hornbeam, it is highly tolerant of pruning and clipping, making it suitable for screening, pleaching, or formal garden designs. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in most well-drained soils in sun or partial shade.
- Distinctive purple-red young foliage
- Excellent autumn colour and seasonal interest
- Strong upright habit ideal for feature planting
- Tolerant of pruning and shaping
- Suitable for avenues, screening, or formal gardens
- Easy to grow in most well-drained soils
- Height 8m - Spread 4m
Hornbeam
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EAN code5038838099847
- Brand
- Pot Size12L
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Foliage ColourBrown, Red
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleArchitectural, City & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Woodland Garden
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH7 colder than -20c. Very hardy
- Height600cm
- Spread400cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitColumnar / Upright
- Plant TypeTree
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Autumn Foliage Colour, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
This product is only available for local delivery to the postcodes below via our own delivery service. We will contact you to arrange delivery, which will be within 7 days of your order being placed.
£15.00 – NE3, NE5, NE13, NE20
£20.00 – NE2, NE4, NE7, NE12, NE15
£30.00 – NE1, NE6, NE8, NE18, NE21-24, NE27, NE28, NE40-42
£35.00 – NE9-NE11, NE16-17, NE19, NE25-26, NE29-30, NE37-39, NE43-46, NE61-64
£45.00 – NE31-36, NE47, NE49, NE65 0, NE65 9, DH1-9, SR1-7
£60.00 – NE48 4, NE66 1, NE66 2, NE66 9
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