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European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A graceful deciduous tree with smooth gray bark, fine-textured foliage, and attractive catkins in spring. Popular for hedging and screens, it develops golden fall color and tolerates pruning well.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native Range
Central and Eastern Europe
Function & Care
biomass/mulchhedgerowwildlife benefitwindbreak
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation