European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
European Hornbeam is a tree, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 40–60 ft × 30–40 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs. It stands up well to shade and urban conditions.
- USDA zones
- 4-8
- Sun
- Full sun, Part shade
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 40–60 ft × 30–40 ft
- Tough against
- Shade, Urban conditions
- Native to
- Europe & Western Asia
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