Carpinus betulus

Botanical Name Carpinus betulus
Common Name: European hornbeam, ('Fastigiata')pyramidal European hornbeam
Family Name: Betulaceae
Origin/Distribution: Europe, England, W. Asia

Leaf: Green, (fall)Yellow/Orange, Simple, Pinnate venation, Glabrous, Ovate/Acute/Cordate/Dentate/Serrate
Bud: Alternate, Conical
Flower: Monoecious green/yellow *(F-green/M-yellow), Catkin, Mar/Apr

Fruit/Seed: Green/Yellow/Brown, Nut, Tri-lobed bracts, Sep/Oct
Stem/Bark: Grey, Smooth

Size: Height: 22 - 30m/Spread: 15- 25m
Height: 15 - 22m/Spread: 4.0 - 5.0m *(cv. 'Fastigiata')
Habit: Upright
            Stiffly upright, Twiggy *(cv. 'Fastigiata')
Form: Irregular, Pyramidal-widely, Round
            Oval-vertical *(cv. 'Fastigiata')
Soil: Well-drained, Rich, Dry, Rocky/Gravelly
Moisture: Moderate
Sun: Full sun, Partial sun
Exposure: Partial shade
Hardiness zone (USDA): 5

Landscape use: Shade tree, Specimen plant, Street tree *(cv. 'Fastigiata')

Notes: Perennial