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European Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus

Deciduous Tree

Height

40 - 60 (feet)

Spread

30 - 40 (feet)

Distinctions

Stately oval, medium sized tree; smooth gray fluted bark; leaves are similar to birch, but with poor yellow-orange fall color; pendulous fruit clusters; withstands pruning, often used as hedge; tolerates a wide range of soils and grows in full sun to full shade.

Hardiness

SE (Zone 4)

Origin

Europe, Asia

Cultivars

‘Columnaris’ upright form reaching 25’ high and 8’ wide.; ‘Fastigiata’ upright pyramidal form to 30’ high and a width of 20’; ‘Pendula’ weeping form reaching 30’ high and 35’ wide, great specimen.

European Hornbeam