Carpinus betulus
Common Hornbeam
- Shade tree
- Provides shelter for birds
- Ideal for group plantings, screens, hedges, and windbreak trees
- Category: Tree
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 40-60 ft
- Spread: 30-40 ft
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
The Common Hornbean is a medium-sized deciduous tree with an oval crown. Matching in shape, its oval shaped, dark green leaves maintain color through spring while in the fall it becomes a yellow-orange color. Male catkins are yellow and female catkins are green, while small fruits cluster in the summer.
Attributes
| • | Fall Color |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carpinus betulus
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with average watering. Prefers moist, well-drained soil for optimal growth.