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common hornbeam

Carpinus betulus

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Carpinus
Family: Betulaceae
Common Names: charmille, European hornbeam, horn beech, horse beech, hurst beech, white beech, yoke elm

About this plant

A large deciduous tree developing a fluted grey trunk. Leaves 5-8cm long, ovate, conspicuously ribbed, turning yellow in autumn. Catkins open in spring, followed by hop-like fruiting catkins to 8cm. Good for woodland settings

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or by grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and coral spot

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Over Hundred Years