Species: Carpinus betulus

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

Carpinus betulus

European Hornbeam

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'Asplenifolia', 'Brownstone', 'Columnaris', 'Columnaris Nana', 'Cornerstone', 'Emerald Avenue', 'Fastigiata', 'Franz Fontaine', 'Globosa', 'Pendula', 'Purpurea'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

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

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: pyramidal/rounded to oval/rounded

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

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

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

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: 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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