Carpinus turczaninovii
Turczaninow hornbeam · also Korean hornbeam, Rock hornbeam, Turczaninow's hornbeam
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Carpinus turczaninovii, also known as Turczaninow or Korean hornbeam, is a deciduous large shrub or small tree, typically 15 to 20 feet tall, with a rounded canopy and small serrated leaves that offer subtle yellow fall colors. It is native to central China, the Korean Peninsula, and central and southern Japan, growing well in temperate climates with moderate precipitation. This hardy species (USDA zone 5b) is valued for its elegant form and low-maintenance, making it suitable for urban landscapes and bonsai.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 90.01%23 yr17 in
- 80.05%16 yr5.9 in
- 40.00%—3.1 in
- 10.00%——
- 10.00%——
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 15–20 ft
- Canopy spread
- 20 ft
- USDA zones
- 5
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 7.2 in, mean 12 in, 90th percentile 28 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Central China Loess Plateau mixed forests
- Central Korean deciduous forests
- Northeast China Plain deciduous forests
- Southern Korea evergreen forests
Other Carpinus in the catalogue
9 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
