Carpinus Orientalis / Oriental Hornbeam Genus - Carpinus Species - Orientalis Common name - Oriental Hornbeam Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 5 - 7 Height / spread - 15'-25' / 4.60 - 8 m / 15'-20' / 4.60 - 6 m Plant type - Small Tree / Large Shrub Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Sun to Partial Shade Growth rate - Slow Soil PH - Neutral, alkaline Soil type - Clay, Loam Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Decorative Leaf / Flower color - Green / -- Plant growth rate - Slow Carpinus orientalis (Oriental Hornbeam) is a hornbeam native from southeastern Europe to northern Iran and occurs usually on hot dry sites at lower altitudes than European Hornbeam. It is a small tree, rarely over 10 m tall and often shrubby. It has small leaves, 3-5 cm long. Thrives in any good loam, including chalk, it does not demand much light. Prefers a deep open loam. Grows well in heavy clay soils Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds