Carpinus kawakamii
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Carpinus kawakamii is a species of flowering plant in the hornbeam genus Carpinus . It is native to southeastern China, and Taiwan. A tree reaching 9 m (30 ft), it prefers to grow in sunny openings within forests at elevations from 500 to 2,000 m. It is available from specialist nurseries.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
Carpinus kawakamii is native to habitats like forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, reflecting its hardy and versatile nature.
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C
Carpinus kawakamii demonstrates good temperature adaptability, able to withstand higher heat and larger temperature swings. In hot conditions, attention should be paid to watering and providing appropriate shade to avoid sunburn. Conversely, Carpinus kawakamii has relatively limited cold tolerance. Although it can endure some cold, excessively low temperatures may cause frost damage.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
Fertilize your Carpinus kawakamii in early spring to encourage healthy development. Consistent fertilization boosts overall health, leading to vigorous growth, increased tolerance of adverse conditions, and enhanced resistance to diseases and pests. Adhere to a defined fertilizing schedule for your Carpinus kawakamii to achieve vibrant, deeply colored foliage and a lush appearance.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
Carpinus kawakamii benefits from regular pruning, which includes removing dead wood and thinning branches to improve airflow. The best time for pruning is early spring, as this promotes healthy growth and reduces stress on the tree. Regular pruning not only enhances the tree's vigor and aesthetics but also increases its resistance to pests. Make sure to use clean tools to prevent infections.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Carpinus
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-9
- Mature Height
- 14.94 m to 20.12 m
- Mature Spread
- 7.92 m to 11.89 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- China