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European
Hornbeam
Carpinus |
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Description:
An underused tree that makes an excellent urban, street tree because of its full, dense
canopy and little maintenance requirements. A prolonged drought may cause
dieback and can be remedied by occassional irrigation. |
| Common Name: |
European Hornbeam |
| Botanical
Name: |
Carpinus |
| Type: |
Deciduous tree |
| Growth Rate: |
Slow |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and occasional wetness
and will grow in dry to wet soils but prefers well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay soils with
a pH of acidic to alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Pest tolerant; makes a good street tree,
screen, specimen or espalier |
| Pests: |
Relatively pest free but Japanese Beetles may sometimes chew
on the foliage. |
| Diseases: |
None extremely serious but leaf spots, canker and powdery
mildew may sometimes infect the tree |
| Care: |
Little or no pruning is required for this tree.
Fertilize with Holly-tone, Plant-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer according to
the directions. Planting Instructions: Trees &
Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Carpinus
betulus 'Fastigiata'
Pyramidal European Hornbeam
zones 5-8
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| Description: Dense columnar tree when young becoming pyramidal
with age. Yellow fall color. Catkins flowers. Makes a good street tree.
Little pruning is required. |
| Bloom Color: |
White (inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, yellow fall color |
| Height: |
25-50' |
| Spread: |
15-25' |
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