Carpinus betulus (Pleached) Pleached dark green leaves and producing

dark green leaves and producing an abundance of orange-red holly berries in autumn which persist into winter

and acrons

even though they are too bitter for human consumption

The sweetly scented blooms unfold somewhat later than most witch hazels and but are long-lasting

The leaves are deeply lobed

Carpinus betulus (Pleached) Pleached dark green leaves and producingAn elegant form of hornbeam, lending structure and airy four season screening in maturity. Foliage has a lush, cascading habit and phases from lime green to mid green to golden yellow in autumn, with dry leaves increasingly retained through the winter with maturity. Easily controlled with seasonal pruning. Slow to moderate growth rate. Deep rooting and tolerant of a wide range of soil types.