Carpinus Betulus (European Hornbeam)
Carpinus Betulus (European Hornbeam)
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Carpinus Betulus (European Hornbeam) is an elegant deciduous tree valued for its dense canopy, attractive textured foliage, and classic landscape appeal. Its fresh green leaves feature distinctive serrated edges and prominent veins, turning beautiful shades of yellow to golden brown in autumn. With its naturally rounded form and ability to respond well to pruning, European Hornbeam is an excellent choice for feature planting, formal gardens, avenues, screening, and hedging.
Hardy and adaptable, European Hornbeam performs well in a range of garden conditions and becomes increasingly resilient once established. Its dense branching provides excellent privacy and shelter, while regular pruning allows it to be maintained as a structured hedge or shaped specimen. Customers looking for a long-lived, versatile tree with seasonal colour and strong architectural value will find European Hornbeam a dependable addition to larger gardens and landscaped spaces.

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Mature height
15–20 m
Mature width
8–12 m
Spacing
5–8 m apart for specimen planting; closer spacing can be used for hedging
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Fresh green foliage turning yellow to golden brown in autumn
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low to moderate; prune as required to maintain shape or regularly when grown as a formal hedge
Root System
Moderately spreading, fibrous root system that becomes well established with maturity