European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) - Hedges, Windbreaks, Standalone Trees

European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) - Hedges, Windbreaks, Standalone TreesEuropean hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) A deciduous tree known for its smooth, gray, muscular looking bark and dense foliage, which provides excellent year round screening. It is a hardy tree that tolerates various soil types, full sun to part shade, and is well suited for urban environments. Uses include formal hedges, windbreaks, screens, and standalone ornamental trees. Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals. European hornbeam wood is

plants will go dormant

May be pruned to fit in a 48" box

Ripens in August

birds and wildlife

It tolerates heavy pruning

Small bell-shaped blooms in spring are white to pink

especially in regions that experience a moist growth period in spring followed by a dry summer dormancy

specifically from a hybrid of two native species

They have now been properly pruned to 2-3 buds to promote thicker stem growth

Potted Plants ships rooted in soil

and well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (5

Fall Gold will ripen a crop in July on 2 year old canes and a second larger crop from late August until frost on new canes