Pyramidal European Hornbeam Bonsai, 28 Years Old (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata')
$650.00 + $69.95 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. See the care guide for light and winter needs.
About this Pyramidal European Hornbeam Bonsai, 28 Years Old (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata')
28 years old, 16" x 21" x 24" tall. Commonly known as the Pyramidal European hornbeam, is a deciduous tree valued for its narrow, columnar growth habit. It has dark green, pleated leaves that turn yellow to orange-brown in autumn and smooth, gray bark. Deciduous, keep outdoors.
Hornbeam bonsai care
This is a living Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor only: requires winter dormancy
- Light
- Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade in extreme heat helps prevent leaf scorch
- Water
- Water when the soil surface dries; never let it dry out completely, but do not keep it soggy. Korean hornbeam in particular likes to run on the drier side and can nearly dry out between waterings.
- USDA zones
- Roughly 4 to 8 (C. betulus ~4 to 8; Korean hornbeam similar, somewhat tender in a pot)
- #1 cause of death
- Root rot from overwatering; also drying out and late-autumn pruning causing un-hardened dieback
Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free Hornbeam bonsai care guide.
Specifications
- Item
- BW-TREE-1502
- Price
- $650.00
- Shipping
- $69.95
- Type
- Live tree
Hornbeam bonsai for sale
This is the only Hornbeam bonsai we have in stock right now. Read the Hornbeam care guide before you buy, or browse every bonsai tree for sale.
Everything this tree needs
Most trees that die in their first year die of the same three things: the wrong soil, a blunt cut, or being left to guess. These cover all three.
- Japanese Bonsai Soil Akadama Brown, 2 lb. (1.6 Liters) (1 quart.), $15.95, Brown Akadama in a 2 lb bag holding 1.6 litres, about a quart, at a granule size of roughly half an inch. It is a soft volcanic…
- Bonsai Training Wire 1.0 mm Aluminum Training Wire, $10.95, The finest gauge in this range at 1.0 mm, and because thin wire weighs so little, a 100 gram coil runs to approximately 154 feet,…
- Slow Release Bonsai Fertilizer Pellets, $7.95, Fertilizer in pellet form, sold in 4 ounce packs. Sprinkle half a tablespoon across the surface of the soil and leave the pellets…
Browse all bonsai trees, tools and soil.
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 $69.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.