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European Hornbeam 3-3.5" cal B&B

European Hornbeam 3-3.5" cal B&B

Regular price $2,450.00 USD
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SKU:NTO1227-RedCrocus

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Carpinus betulus - Low Branch Information Page
Carpinus betulus - Low Branch

Carpinus betulus - Low Branch

Description

The Carpinus betulus, commonly known as the European Hornbeam, is a deciduous tree renowned for its elegant form and dense foliage. It is often used for hedging and topiary due to its ability to be pruned into various shapes. The tree features smooth gray bark and serrated leaves that turn a golden-yellow in the fall.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a formal hedge, in topiary designs, or as a standalone specimen tree in gardens and parks. It is also suitable for urban environments due to its tolerance of pollution.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Carpinus betulus - Low Branch
  • Common Name Common Name: European Hornbeam
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to medium
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Beech, Oak, Maple

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Moderate humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect young trees from strong winds
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