Carpinus orientalis

Carpinus orientalis

Native to:
Albania | Bulgaria | Greece | Hungary | Iran | Italy | Krym | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Sicilia | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Betulaceae
Genus:
Carpinus
Species:
Carpinus orientalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fall Color:
yellow, orange

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash