Carpinus betulus (European Hornbeam)
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$6.00
European hornbeams make excellent screens, hedges, and windbreak trees when planted in groups around big buildings. The European hornbeam has attractive slate-gray smooth to fluted bark and richly textured leaves. In the fall, the dark green leaves become a lovely golden, and the bark and buds are beautiful in the...
European hornbeams make excellent screens, hedges, and windbreak trees when planted in groups around big buildings. The European hornbeam has attractive slate-gray smooth to fluted bark and richly textured leaves. In the fall, the dark green leaves become a lovely golden, and the bark and buds are beautiful in the winter.
Botanical Name : Carpinus betulus
Common Name : European Hornbeam
Height : 40 – 60 ft
Spread : 30 ft
Germination Info : Seed requires 30-60 days warm stratification followed by 60-120 days cold stratification
Hardiness zone : 5-8
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 500