Carpinus coreana, Korean Hornbeam, Ccor sum 11 Hardy Ginger

Carpinus coreana, Korean Hornbeam, Ccor sum 11 Hardy GingerUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5 Native Range: Korea. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun to light shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 30' Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, small tree that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. Foliage is small and the species is quite variable. Light gray bark with age. Notes: One of my favorite species for bonsai. Uses: Bonsai, small specimen tree.

restoration planting

brilliant fall color and fine twigs

red flowers in late spring

though is deciduous in zone 8 without cover

Idesia polycarpa is apparently widely cultivated

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 2–8

prefers slightly acidic to neutralLight: Full sunHeight in the Garden: 20–40'

attractive and easy to propagate

direct sun will scorch the leaves

Size & Growth: A slow-growing shrub

They are super bendy and often twisted

Attributes: This is a broadleaf evergreen oak relative