Carpinus betulus 'Orange Retz' Hedge The leaves unfold reddish purple

The leaves unfold reddish purple changing to lustrous dark green during summer and developing yellow to orange to scarlet autumn colour that lasts well into December

bright yellow flowers bloom throughout winter

juicy sharp flesh

orange and red autumn colour

Best performance aquired in acid to neutral soil

Carpinus betulus 'Orange Retz' Hedge The leaves unfold reddish purpleAn excellent French selection, much smaller and more compact than the species, reaching up to 6m developing an elegant broadly oval habit. Leaves emerge tinted bronze, maturing to lime green. Come autumn, it errupts in a stunning and unique display of fiery orange. Site, soil and characteristics as the species. H7