Primrose
My wheelbarrow

Shop

Information & Help

My account

Named Day Delivery

Join Our Gardening Club

20% off

Carpinus Betulus Rockhampton Red | Hornbeam
Carpinus Betulus Rockhampton Red | Hornbeam

Carpinus Betulus Rockhampton Red | Hornbeam

SKU: TR30000415
12 litre pot | 1.6m tall
£149.99 £119.99
Available to order from autumn
1

Pot size guide

Delivery van
Delivery options
Standard £12.99

Buy now pay later

PayPal
Pay in 3 interest-free payments of £40.00. Learn more
Check items to add to the cart or
Full Tree Planting Kit - Empathy Rootgrow, Biofertilizer and Tree Stake & Tie
Total Price

£0.00

Overview

Quite possibly the best hornbeam for autumn colour. 'Lochglow' has an unassuming coat of green, deeply-ribbed foliage that is set ablaze in autumn with fiery tones of orange and red. This deciduous tree leans towards semi-evergreen, often holding some of its leaves throughout winter. In late spring, green catkins emerge and clusters of winged fruit appear later in the year. Rockhampton Red has superb environmental credentials, its form is well suited to providing habitat for wildlife and once mature, it will offer high carbon storage.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: March
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Height:1.5 - 1.8m tall

Please note: Heights are measured from the top of the pot upwards

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Plant Rockhampton Red as soon as conditions allow (avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil). Incorporate well-rotted organic matter into the planting hole and stake and support firmly. Requiring little pruning, this hornbeam can be pruned for shape in winter.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

About Primrose

About Primrose

Primrose is the place to be to Discover Everything Garden.

We were created in 2003 to become the UK's largest online-only garden centre. Thousands of plants, planters, awnings, garden furniture sets, water features and more line our digital shelves, and we're ready to fill your garden with comfort, quality, colour and style.

If you'd like to find out more, check out our 'About Us' page.

Reviews

Q&A

Get the latest news, offers and advice.

© 2025 Cercis Ltd. All rights reserved | Primrose is the trading name of Cercis Ltd (Registration number: 14521244)