Wholesale Login

Apply for Wholesale Pricing

Carpinus betulus - European Hornbeam from Pleasant Run Nursery

Carpinus betulus

Hornbeam - European

European Hornbeam has been used often and very effectively as a tightly pruned hedge or screen in formal settings in Europe, and this application is being used increasingly here in the US. Carpinus betulus is a tough, fine twigged tree which takes pruning very well and tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions. We are growing it as a low branched shrub for hedging and screening. Examples of this use can be found at Brooklyn Botanical Garden and also on Eastern Long Island.

Height

40 Feet

Spread

30 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone

4
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
50 Carpinus betulus #20 8-10' (1.25-1.50")
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Deer Resistant
Habit: Compact
Winter Interest
Bark
Structure
Soil Conditions
Average
Dry
Moist
Sandy
Exposure
Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Sun
Tree Type
Shade
Street
Tree
Foliage Color
Green
Similar Plants to Carpinus betulus
Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'
Japanese Holly
Kentucky Coffeetree Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™
Kentucky Coffeetree
American Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'
American Sweetgum