Images of the European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)

European Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus

This tree is native to England and is also grown in parts of the United States as a landscape tree. It grows 15-25 m tall with a crooked trunk and dense foliage, which can be trimmed to make tall hedges or topiaries.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing in full sun to part shade.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing to about 12-18 m tall.

Bloom Time:Early spring.

Presence in US:DC KY MD NY

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