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Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)

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This classic deciduous tree is highly valued for its dense, fluted silver grey bark and neatly pleated green leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn. Its strong, flexible branches make it perfect for formal hedging, topiary, or pleaching, holding their crisp brown leaves through winter for added screening. Adaptable to various soil types including clay, it thrives in both sun and partial shade while withstanding urban pollution and strong winds. The catkins in spring provide early interest, followed by winged nuts that attract wildlife. A superb choice for creating structured garden elements or as a sturdy specimen tree that offers year round interest with minimal maintenance.

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Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)

Family of Trees: Betulaceae

Habit: Deciduous Tree

Growth Rate: 30-60 cm/year

Optimal Temperature: 10-20°C, hardy to -30°C

Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic

Flowers or Berries: Catkins (Flowers), Small Nuts

Hardiness: H6 (Very Hardy)

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)