Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' Plants small reddish-purpe flowers in spring

small reddish-purpe flowers in spring

A deeply rooted species which is fairly well behaved in gardens

Produces impressive upright 'candles' of white flowers with hints of orange and purple in summer

Enjoys waterside and moist soils but not waterlogged sites

Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' Plants small reddish-purpe flowers in springAn excellent cultivar, smaller and slower growing than the species with a handsome, broadly oval habit and gorgeous reddish purple spring growth. In summer and autumn, the foliage matures to match that of the common hornbeam although it does retain purple hints along the leaf veins. Can handle periods of drought and is suitable for paving. H7