Carpinus japonica, Japanese Hornbeam, Cj JUL 02 Shade Garden Phoebe forrestii

Phoebe forrestii

used in tool-making and furniture

Height in the Garden: Up to 5'

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5–6

but steady growing

Carpinus japonica, Japanese Hornbeam, Cj JUL 02 Shade Garden Phoebe forrestiiUSDA 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