Carpinus japonica, Japanese Hornbeam, Cj JUL 04 Evergreen Oak although it can be pruned

although it can be pruned to a smaller size for ornamental use

ramifies well and has small leaves

ferny sprays of foliage

though the mature specimens I have seen in person have fairly smooth bark

colorful bark on the upper portion of the tree is its most prominent ornamental feature

Carpinus japonica, Japanese Hornbeam, Cj JUL 04 Evergreen Oak although it can be prunedUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4a Native Range: Japan. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun to light shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 30' Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, small tree that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. Foliage lanceolate, highly corrugated and beautiful. It turns bright yellow in autumn. Notes: Japanese hornbeam is my favorite all hornbeam species. The foliage is gorgeous, the twigs are