Carpinus betulus
Hornebeam
The carpinus betulus also known as the European hornbeam is a large tree that has a grey trunk. His leaves are up to 5-8cm long and are ovate, conspicuously ribbed and turns yellow during autumn. Catkins open in spring, followed by hop-like fruiting catkins to 8cm. Plant this tree in a well drained soil with a lot of sun.
↕ 500 cm – 1000 cm
❄ -30 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | betulus |
Bloei
| Flowering period | april, may |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 500 cm, 1000 cm |
| Growth rate | slow |
Standplaats
| Soil type | neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -30 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | hedge plant, tree/standard |
Verzorging
| Pruning | yes |