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Tree comparisons


Hornbeam
Rockhampton Red

An excellent form of the common Hornbeam, notable for its fiery orange-red autumn foliage.
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Growing


Hornbeam
Rockhampton Red
Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive bark
Autumn foliage colour
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningPrune hard
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsOccasional flooding
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Identification


Hornbeam
Rockhampton Red
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
BarkGrey
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Annual cycleDeciduous
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