Carpinus betulus

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.

Genus	Carpinus
Species	betulus

Bloeiperiode	april may
Type (gebruik)	hedge plant tree/standard
Kleur (blad)	green
Hoogte	500 cm 1000 cm
Wintergroen	no
Winterhardheid	-30 °C
Snoeien	yes
Locatie	sun half shade
Groeisnelheid	slow
Bodemvochtigheid	normal
Bodemtype	neutral