Carpinus betulus Chartreuse ='Carpsim' (Hornbeam)

Common name: Hornbeam

Description: A deciduous tree of neat, upright habit with fresh chartreuse-yellow young foliage in spring that matures to green through summer, and good yellow autumn colour, with attractive pleated leaves and catkins.

Other benefits: Eye-catching spring foliage colour; tough and adaptable; makes excellent hedging, screening or a specimen tree; tolerates clipping well.

Wildlife attraction: Catkins provide early pollen for bees; dense branching provides good nesting cover and shelter for birds; seeds are eaten by finches.

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 5-7m x 3-4m

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Soil pH: Neutral; chalky; clay

Moisture: Moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)