ROCKHAMPTON RED is a densely branched cone-shaped, later broadly ovoid tree, reaching a height of about 15 m. In older trees, the branches sag a little. The young leaves are light green, turning dull dark green later in summer. The most striking feature of ROCKHAMPTON RED is its autumn colour. Unlike other C. betulus, its leaves do not turn golden yellow but red. As a result, a completely different effect can be achieved with this hornbeam. For example, hedges with a red autumn colour. But also as avenue tree or solitary in gardens and green spaces, it is a beautiful cultivar with special ornamental value. It has few soil requirements and grows best in humus-rich loamy soils. ROCKHAMPTON RED was found by Geoff and Pattie Locke, Rockhampton, UK, and introduced in 2014. Hardiness zone 5a
Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') rastie priemerne rastúci a môže dorastať do výšky v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Listy stromu Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') sa na jeseň sfarbia do oranžová, červená."
Správny čas na výsadbu stromu je mimo vegetačné obdobie. V strednej Európe môže byť Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') so zemným balom vysadený od polovice novembra do konca apríla, avšak závisí to veľmi od klimatických podmienok a druhu stromu.
Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') kvitne v apríl.