Carpinus betulus ‘Lucas’

Betulaceae

11 metres

Dark, Ovoid, Pyramidal, Very dense

8 – 10 cm long, Dark green, Ovoid

Yellow

Flowers in April/May, Green catkins

In separate fruiting catkins

Few requirements, Preferably loam

Suitable for dry soil, Suitable for wet soil, Suitable for wet soil

5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)

Very good

Avenues and broad streets, Cemeteries, Industrial areas, Large gardens, Narrow streets, Parks, Roof gardens, Small gardens, Squares, Theme park, Tree containers

Clearstem tree, Feathered tree

Belgium, 2003