Carpinus japonica
About
Carpinus japonica, the Japanese hornbeam, is a hornbeam endemic to Japan but cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental.
- Family
- Betulaceae
How to use it
The Japanese Hornbeam is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and shape. Its wood is also prized for its strength, making it suitable for furniture and other woodworking projects.
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Gardening tip
When planting a Japanese Hornbeam, make sure to dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper than the root itself. This helps the tree establish a strong foundation and thrive in its new home.
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In the kitchen
The Japanese Hornbeam is not eaten by humans. Its wood is valued for its strength and durability, but the tree itself does not produce edible parts.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carpinus japonica
- Slug
- carpinus-japonica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Genus
- Carpinus
- Species
- japonica
- Wikidata QID
- Q161435
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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