Lucas European Hornbeam is an upright deciduous tree with a dense columnar growth habit and dark green foliage that turns golden brown in fall. Inconspicuous flowers in the spring, Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Type: |
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Origins: |
Europe and West Asia |
Height: |
30' - 40' |
Spread: |
10' - 12' |
Spacing: |
12’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow (male), Green (female) |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen planting or Grove, Woodland Garden, Naturalized Areas, and Screening
COMPANION PLANTS: Serviceberry, Elderberry, Viburnum
IMAGES: © Axel Kirch, Laga-2014-zuelpich-30082014-030, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.


