Lucas Pyramidal Hornbeam

Lucas Pyramidal Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus 'Lucas'

An ornamental hornbeam with dense multi-season interest, muscled bark, and excellent tolerance of pruning.

  • Narrow, slender growing habit with a columnar shape
  • Dense column of ovate, sharp-toothed, medium green leaves
  • Foliage turns to a yellow-orange colour in the fall
  • Attractive yellow or green catkins appear in early spring
  • Commonly used for specimen, screening (privacy)
  • Grows best in full sun
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average, Dry, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
9.0 – 10.0
Mature Spread (meters)
3.5 – 4.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Foliage Colour
Brown
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Columnar
Deer Resistant
✓
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Accent, Screening
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Thenarrow growth habit of this cultivar allows it to be shaped into hedges, arches or for topiary. It will also tolerate urban conditions and drought, making it a good selection for street boulevards.

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