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Species: Carpinus betulus

(kar-pine'us bet'you-lus)

Carpinus betulus

European Hornbeam

Found on Course Walks

High pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

40' - 60' (30' - 40' spread)

Deciduous

pyramidal/rounded to oval/rounded

best in full sun; will tolerate light to moderate shade; tolerant of difficult conditions

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

5a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

dark green foliage to yellow-green in fall; can be pruned into hedging; smooth dark grey bark is similar to beech bark

Yes

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

relatively trouble free; may suffer from ice damage

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

transplant as small B & B or containerized tree in spring, Native to Europe

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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