Carpinus betulus
European Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus - Winter Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Yellow;green (April; male catkins, not ornamentally important;female catkins, not ornamentally important)
 Foliage:
Green (Summer); Yellow (Fall)
 Fruit:
Brown (3-lobed nutlets in long clusters that resemble "hops")
 Ultimate Height:
40-60 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
30-40 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Prefers well-drained situations, but can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions
 Range:
Europe and Asia Minor
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves alternate, simple, 2.5-5" long and 1-2" wide with doubly serrated margins. Brown to red buds are long, pointed, and imbricate, with scales having soft pubescence. Axillary buds curve in toward the stem.
 Special Characteristics:
  • Bark 161
  • Groupings 190
  • Hedge 235
  • Screen 171
  • Street Tree 130
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 190

    • Additional Information

    Carpinus betulus is relatively trouble-free and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and some shade. This plant is also very tolerant of heavy pruning, making it useful as a hedge.

    26 Carpinus betulus found

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