common hornbeam

Also known as: charmille; European hornbeam; horn beech; horse beech; hurst beech; white beech; yoke elm

A large deciduous tree developing a fluted grey trunk. Leaves 5-8cm long, ovate, conspicuously ribbed, turning yellow in autumn. Catkins open in spring, followed by hop-like fruiting catkins to 8cm. Good for woodland settings

Scientific classification

Species: common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Genus: Carpinus
Family: Betulaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of common hornbeam

Distribution map

Europe to Iran

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Quick identification of common hornbeam

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common hornbeam care guide

Water deeply to reach roots, let top soil dry slightly between
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water deeply to reach roots, let top soil dry slightly between

Fertilizing

Apply balanced tree fertilizer once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.