Carpinus betulus (Box Head) Batch No:173580 The leaves themselves emerge in

The leaves themselves emerge in spring a pale yellow gradually darkening to green

'Laciniata' prefers a loose soil and tolerates cold winters and fairly dry conditions but dislikes coastal winds

but more often used in cooking when grown in the UK garden

With the change in colour a sweet scent arises reminiscent of burned sugar or caramel

ever so gently

Carpinus betulus (Box Head) Batch No:173580 The leaves themselves emerge inA sophisticated box pleach form of our native Hornbeam. The foliage is superb, phasing through three seasons from lime to green to golden yellow, with dense branches and a strong structure for winter interest. Deep rooting, seldom poses a problem with paving or drains, and tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Slow to moderate growth rate.