Carpinus betulus (European Hornbeam)

 

Dense foliage with heavily textured dark green leaves that have very distinct veins. Steel-gray bark is showy in winter. Tolerates a range of soil conditions and air pollution. Can be pruned into a hedge shape, trees in a line can be pruned into a hedgerow which is common in Europe.
Hardy to Zone 5-7.

Height 30’ - 40
Spread 20’
Shape - pyramidal when young, rounded with age
Flower - inconspicuous
Foliage - Dark green
Fall color - yellow

Available in 3 to 14” Caliper

 

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