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BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 4–8

Hornbeam Bonsai

Carpinus betulus

Outdoor tree. Kept indoors it declines slowly, then dies. It needs real seasons.

Light
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Consistent moisture
Soil
Moisture-retentive, well-draining
Temperature
Hardy to -30°F
Feeding
Every 2 weeks, spring-fall
Repotting
Every 2-3 years
The year at a glance
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prune: late winter, midsummer

Check the soil before you water — every time.bonsailist.com/species/hornbeam

Tape it to the shelf the tree sits on. Update it when the seasons change — the full guide has the why behind every line.