Carpinus betulus
Common Name: EUROPEAN OR COMMON HORNBEAM
Size | Height 25m. Spread 20m |
Habit | Prefers shade, has dense foliage suitable for hedging and wide spreading root system. |
Leaves | Alternate with prominent veins and a serrated margin. Wind pollinated male and female catkins appear after the leaves. |
Planting | Requires moderate soil fertility and moisture |
General | Wood is heavy and hard. Bark is greenish grey and smooth. |
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