Hornbeam European

Carpinus betulus

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Description

This fine landscape tree is an excellent choice for use as a screen, hedge or an individual specimen. Best in full sun, it also tolerates light shade. The slender olive-brown stems have prominent lenticels. The mature bark is quite handsome, smooth, sinewy and steel gray.

Additional information

Name

Carpinus betulus

Height

40-60'

Spread

30-40'

Shape

Pyramidal in youth, oval at maturity

Foliage

Dark Green

Fall Foliage

Yellowish-green

Exposure

Full Sun

Zone

5-7