Japanese Hornbeam Seeds

Japanese Hornbeam (Carpinus japonica), though uncommon in bonsai cultivation, makes for an excellent alternative to other hornbeam species. Relatively slow growing but also easy to care for, the Japanese Hornbeam develops gnarled striped bark with age and sports seasonal catkins. Its leaves are slender and serrated, looking almost like a Japanese Beech.

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Carpinus japonica
• Hardiness Zone: 4-9
• Germination Rate: 70-90%, with some germinating in year 2
• Collected in: Netherlands
• Collection Year: 2024
  
• Preparation: Soak in water 24 hours, warm stratify for 60 days, then cold stratify 90 days