Latin: Carpinus betulas 'Lucas'
Common: Lucas Hornbeam
Zone: 5
Height: 20-30'
Width: 10-12'
Exposure: Full sun/Light Shade
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: White
Fragrance: N/A
Fall Color: Yellow
Notes: This variety of hornbeam has an upright growing habit and takes a columnar form, which broadens with age, It stays narrower than a Fastigiata. Autumn leaves turn to a yellow/brown color and they hold on the tree throughout winter. Due to Lucas's upright habit, it makes the perfect specimen tree for the smaller garden and it also works really well when planted as a raised hedge.