Carpinus betulus
Carpinus betulus
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This is the European Hornbeam, a classic tree of formal and informal gardens in Europe. Its densely branched symmetrical form allows it to be used as both a specimen tree or as a broad hedge or screen if planted in rows. The mid green leaves have an almost pleated look, due to the prominent, impressed veining.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 4 |
Light Requirements: | Full sun to part shade (best in full sun) |
Height: | 12.0 - 18.3 m |
Spread: | 9.0 - 12.0 m |
Soil Requirements: | Tolerant of a wide variety of well drained soils |
Bloom Time | Mid spring |
Planting Time: | |
Use: | Specimen tree, shade tree, screening, hedges |
Flower Colour & Shape: | Inconspicuous yellow to green catkins,female flowers produce 3 lobed green bracts that mature to brown in fall |
Foliage: | Rich green, toothed leaves, with impressed veining, giving an almost pleated look.Unremarkable yellowish fall colour |
Benefits: | Dense foliage, smooth, steel grey muscular bark, ornamental seed heads in autumn |