Beautifully-Styled Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) Bonsai with Excellent Shape
Product Code: OD274*
£125.00 Original price was: £125.00.£65.00Current price is: £65.00.
The Tough and Beautiful Hornbeam Bonsai
This Hornbeam bonsai is tough and uniquely styled with windswept trunk structure, you can imagine propping yourself up against the large exposed roots and the base to read a book or take a nap on a warm day. Its bark, smooth like Beech, displays striking silver-grey lines. In spring, male catkins appear, while the tree retains bracts holding its fruit throughout winter. By August, the female catkin develops into small, hard nuts, challenging to spot.
In folklore, the Hornbeam symbolises strength, believed to cure fatigue with tonics from its leaves. Its dense wood earned it the name ironwood, known for blunting saws quickly. Hornbeam inspires confidence, urging us to break free from mental barriers and pursue our dreams.
This bonsai comes potted in a cream banded ceramic pot.
We offer free next working day on all bonsai to most regions of the UK. This includes all areas of England, Wales, Edinburgh and Glasgow! Please place your order by 3:15pm for next working day delivery. Alternatively, you can choose your preferred delivery date at the checkout. You can add extras including gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags once you add the bonsai to the basket. You will also receive a care guide with tips, general variety information and symbolism with each bonsai.
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This is the exact Hornbeam bonsai that you will receive!
This is a stunning Hornbeam bonsai, meticulously crafted and exceptionally resilient. Its bark presents a unique sight, smooth yet decorated with striking silver-grey vertical lines. In spring, male catkins grace its branches, while the persistent bracts from the fruit endure through winter. By August, the female catkin bears fruit, though small and small nuts.
In folklore, the Hornbeam symbolises strength, owed to its robust wood. Legends once glorified tonics brewed from its leaves for their supposed ability to fight fatigue and exhaustion. Known as “ironwood” for its density that would swiftly dull saws, the Hornbeam embodies resilience, urging us to assert confidence and exercise both physical and intellectual ability. It signals us to liberate ourselves from self-imposed limitations and pursue our aspirations whole-heartedly. The Hornbeam stands as a testament to enduring strength.
We offer free next working day on all bonsai. Alternatively, you can choose your preferred delivery date at the checkout. You have the option to add any gifting extras including gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags once you add the bonsai to the basket. You will also receive a care guide with tips, general variety information and symbolism with each bonsai.
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Age: 9 years
Height (cm): 34
Pot Size (cm): 21 x 16.5
Trunk Diameter (cm): 1.5
Pot Colour: Cream banded ceramic bonsai pot
Depending upon the time of year the bonsai appearance may vary.
Carpinus betulus, commonly known as Hornbeam, is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Asia. Renowned for its strength and durability, this tree typically reaches heights of 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 meters) and features a distinctive smooth grey bark with vertical ridges. Its leaves are oval-shaped with serrated edges, turning from vibrant green to shades of yellow and orange in the autumn months. Hornbeam produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by winged nutlets that persist on the tree throughout the winter. This adaptable tree thrives in various soil types and is often used for hedging, topiary, and as a specimen tree in parks and gardens.
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| Service | When will it arrive? | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery (England, Wales & Southern Scotland) | Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | FREE |
| Premium AM (Weekdays before 1pm) | Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £8.99 |
| Weekend Delivery | Chosen Saturday or Sunday | £8.99 |
| Highlands & Islands AB37–38, AB54–56, FK17–21, GY, HS, IV1–63, JE, KA27–28, KW1–17, PA20–49, PA60–78, PH19–26, PH30–40, PH42–44, PH49–50, TR21–25, ZE | Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
| Northern Ireland | Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
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Beginner-friendly
| Care | What to do | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Read your printed Care Instruction Guide included with every bonsai tree before you begin. | Upon arrival |
| On arrival | In hot weather, stand pot in water for 5 minutes, then drain. | Once on day 1 |
| Position | Indoor Bonsai – Bright daylight, avoid harsh midday sun & cold draughts. Outdoor Bonsai – bright to semi-shaded, sheltered position. | All year |
| Water | Check soil daily; keep damp to the touch (not soggy). In hot spells, soak the pot briefly. | Daily check |
| Mist | Lightly mist foliage to boost humidity and condition leaves. | Once or twice a week |
| Feed | Use bonsai fertiliser, diluted as directed. Follow the directions on the bottle. | Species dependant |
| Prune | Trim longer shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth. | As needed |
| Health | If needed, use an invigorator/insecticide and follow the label instructions. | If issues arise |
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