Carpinus is a genus of deciduous trees comprising of 35 to 40 species occurring in woodland areas in Europe, Asia and North America. They have alternate, prominently veined, entire or toothed leaves 5-7cm long. The leaves are a mid-green through the growing season before turning a bright yellow or red in autumn, the leaves remain hanging on the tree throughout winter. Carpinus species have silvery-purple fluting of the bark which helps identify it from Fagus species/Beech. Though slow starters they become very vigorous growers. Carpinus turczaninowii is a less vigorous species, native to Japan, Korea and China. It has very small leaves and a delicate, branching growth pattern. In autumn the leaves turn a beautiful orange-red in color.
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