Carpinus japonica, Japanese Hornbeam, Cj W13

Japanese hornbeam is a deciduous tree native to Japan, growing up to 30 feet tall. It has lanceolate, corrugated leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn and thrives in moist, neutral soil and full sun to light shade.

• The description claims that wounds close with high vigor.
• The description mentions a myth about the species losing branches, which the author disputes.