European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
Betulaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Europe, SE. and E. British Isles, and Asia Minor
Location
Source of plant
Chicago Botanic Garden, Schichtel's Nursery, Hoyt Arboretum
Description
Pyramidal in youth, oval-rounded to rounded at maturity reaching 40' to 50' in height, with a spread of 30' to 40'. Older wood has handsome gray bark and the wood is beautifully fluted. Fall color yellow oryellowish-green.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
bark, growth habit