Lucas common hornbeam
Carpinus betulus 'Lucas'
RHS AGM 2022
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Oval
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lucas' common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus 'Lucas') is a tree for specimen planting, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It has an oval shape and grows slowly. The tree is drought tolerant and attracts birds. Small flowers open in early to late spring.
Pairs well with Sweet pepperbush, Switchgrass, and Wild bergamot.