Korean Hornbeam Bonsai, 12 Years Old (Carpinus koreana 'Model Rocket')
$79.95 + $24.95 shipping.
- 48-hour live-arrival guarantee. If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we replace it or refund it in full.
- Ships in 1 to 3 business days. Then 2 to 7 business days in transit, sent to avoid a weekend in the box where possible.
- What arrives. The tree, planted in its bonsai pot and ready to display.
- Outdoor tree. Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8. Check your zone before you buy.
About this Korean Hornbeam Bonsai, 12 Years Old (Carpinus koreana 'Model Rocket')
Carpinus koreana 'Model Rocket' takes its name from its habit, which is upright and narrow, a column rather than a spreading crown. This specimen has 12 years behind it and stands 17 to 18 inches. The obovate, toothed leaves are olive green and exceptionally shiny, carried densely enough to give the tree real substance in leaf, and they color to yellow, orange and red before falling. A deciduous tree for outdoor culture, hornbeam is prized for its fine winter silhouette and its willingness to build ramification under repeated pruning.
Korean Hornbeam bonsai care
This is a living Korean Hornbeam (Carpinus turczaninowii). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor year-round: it requires a genuine winter dormancy
- Light
- Full sun to light afternoon shade; some shade in peak summer to prevent leaf scorch
- Water
- On the drier side: let the soil approach (but never reach) dryness between waterings; do not keep soggy
- USDA zones
- 5 to 8 (thrives in zone 7; needs protection at the cold edge)
- #1 cause of death
- Root rot from overwatering / sour, compacted soil, and branch dieback from canker
Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free Korean Hornbeam bonsai care guide.
Specifications
- Item
- BW-TREE-1098
- Price
- $79.95
- Shipping
- $24.95
- Type
- Live tree
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Everything this tree needs
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Pots and humidity trays
Your tree arrives potted. For a humidity tray under it, or a new pot when it is time to repot, add one to the same order: ceramic, mica and unglazed pots and drip trays.
Shipping & returns
Ships from our nursery partner for $24.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.