European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
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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
- Family
Native Range
Central and Eastern Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is a cultivar of Carpinus betulus. This narrow, upright, columnar form is chosen for tight urban spaces where the broader species will not fit.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well European Hornbeam grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central and Eastern Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is a cultivar of Carpinus betulus. This narrow, upright, columnar form is chosen for tight urban spaces where the broader species will not fit.