Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)
Hornbeam is emerging as a more resilient option for Beech in the face of the changing UK climate. Known for its tolerance to different soil conditions and ability to withstand the more frequent wet and waterlogged conditions we are experiencing. The roots of Hornbeam run deep, allowing the plant to extract more ground water once established in the dryer hotter UK summers. With elegant appearance and excellent screening capabilities, Hornbeam is rising in popularity for landscape professionals and garden enthusiasts alike.
Family of Trees: Betulaceae
Habit: Tree, Suitable for Hedging
Growth Rate: 30 to 60 cm/year
Optimal Temperature: 10-25°C, hardy to -25°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic to Humans and Pets
Flowers or Berries: Catkins, Small Winged Nutlets


Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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