When young, Carpinus betulus ‘Lucas’ forms a narrow, upright, pyramidal crown. As it matures, the crown becomes wider and distinctly more oval in shape. It often takes several years for the tree to reach this stage.
This tree is ideal for planting along avenues and streets. It’s also a beautiful tree for green belts, parks, or plazas. It also looks great in a garden or along a driveway. We grow these trees as standard trees and as standard-stem trees in our nursery.
The tree was selected from Carpinus betulus in 1990 by the Houtmeyers tree nursery; it was named after their son, Lucas Houtmeyers. The dark green color of the leaves and the color of the trunk are somewhat reminiscent of Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’. The crown shape is somewhat similar to that of Carpinus betulus ‘Frans’Fontaine‘’, though there are also clear similarities to the ‘Fastigiata’ cultivar. The trees develop relatively thicker side branches and retain their withered leaves during the winter.
| Application: | Trees in containers, Trees on rooftops, Large gardens, Small gardens, Squares and parks, Streets |
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| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Tolerates some compaction, Moist (clay) soil, Wind-resistant, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Feathered, Columnar |
| Adult height: | Second size trees 6-12 m |
| Soil: | minimal soil requirements, tolerates paving, prefers well-drained soil |
| Flowers: | green inconspicuous catkins |
| Fruits: | in clusters, enclosed in a three-lobed bract |
| Environmental factors: | highly wind resistant |
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