Bonsai - Hornbeam - Fred - 25cm

4 Year Old Hornbeam

Hornbeam trees originate form a wide natural range across Europe, Western Asia and parts of Northern Africa, they are deciduous trees known for their hard, smooth grey bark, oval-shaped serrated leaves and dense foliage that turns yellow golden in autumn.

Hornbeam Bonsai thrive in sunny and airy locations, but when temperatures are above 30 degrees, it should be placed somewhere with indirect sunlight to prevent the sun from damaging the leaves as it will burn.

Hornbeam leaves change with the season and are affected strongly by the climate. Depending on the variety of maple you have, it may change colour from red to green when the weather warms up. Some varieties will stay red but may take a lighter red or orange colour when the weather gets warm.  They will completely lose their leaves by the end of April - May.

Hornbeam Bonsai must be watered daily during the growing season. During winter and the cooler months it's a good idea to feel the soil to determine if it needs water.  The soil should be slightly damp but never bone dry.

The width of the pot in the image is 16cm wide, total height being 25cm