Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' Plants Enjoys waterside and moist soils

Enjoys waterside and moist soils but not waterlogged sites

Produces clouds of snowy white flowerheads in late summer and autumn followed by small black fruits

Produces impressive upright 'candles' of white flowers with hints of orange and purple in summer

light blue flowers unfolding in upright panicles in late spring

A deeply rooted species which is fairly well behaved in gardens

Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' Plants Enjoys waterside and moist soilsAn excellent cultivar, smaller and slower growing than the species with a handsome, broadly oval habit and gorgeous reddish purple spring growth. In summer and autumn, the foliage matures to match that of the common hornbeam although it does retain purple hints along the leaf veins. Can handle periods of drought and is suitable for paving. H7