Carpinus betulus

Hornbeam

Features

• Trims well to form a very tight bushy plant.
• Holds old leaves through winter dropping them when new spring growth emerges.
• Grows well in containers.

Uses

• Used mainly for hedges to screen from wind.
• Used for pletching.
• Best trimmed late summer to mid winter.

Growing Conditions

• Full sun to partial shade.
• Very wind and frost hardy.
• Will cope with most soil conditions except water logged.