The heartleaf hornbeam, with the botanical name carpinus cordata, is an attractive, round-shaped deciduous tree that is densely branched and grows slowly.
This tree is native to Japan, Korea, and China and is famous for its graceful shape, large heart-shaped leaves, scaly bark, large pericarp, and large winter buds.
The leaves are heart-shaped, doubly serrated, dark green with prominent veins, and attractive throughout the growing season.
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