Carpinus turczaninovii, the Turczaninow hornbeam or Korean hornbeam, is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae, native to central China, the Korean Peninsula, and central and southern Japan.[1][2] It is a large shrub or small tree typically 15 to 20 ft (5 to 6 m) tall and about 75% as wide, and is hardy to USDA zone 5b.[3] It is available from commercial suppliers, and can handle very hard pruning.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Carpinus turczaninovii Hance". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Carpinus turczaninowii Turczaninow hornbeam". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022. 6 suppliers
  3. ^ "Carpinus turczaninovii". North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. N.C. Cooperative Extension. 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022. Common Name(s): Korean Hornbeam