Carpinus betulus Rockhampton Red (CBRR)

Just a few seasons ago, following an extensive 3 year trial at the European new tree varieties testing facility in Germany, the stunning autumn-colouring Hornbeam Carpinus betulus ‘Rockhampton Red’ (CBRR), gained official Plant Breeders Rights. They were granted to Mount Pleasant Farm & Forestry’s Geoff Locke who discovered this (confirmed as unique) cultivar of the native Carpinus betulus at the nursery here in Rockhampton almost 30-years ago. The CBRR’s spectacular fiery-red and orange autumn show competes with the best seasonal displays of Acer, Parrotia and Liquidambar ornamentals, whilst maintaining the hardy characteristics of common Carpinus betulus. On its introduction CBRR was displayed at most of the major European tree and plant shows. It has won several awards and was judged by a panel headed by Roy Lancaster V.M.H. to be the best in show at a prominent French horticultural show. We offer a range of specimen sizes of this now patented, unique tree.

Click ‘SPECIMEN BROADLEAF’ then scroll down for info and pricing on the ‘Rockhampton Red’.

https://www.mountpleasanttrees.com/broadleaf-specimens/carpinus-betulus-rockhampton-red

Or for more background on this stunning specimen click below;

http://mountpleasantfarmandforestry.co.uk/carpinus-betulus-rockhampton-red.php