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Haunt European Hornbeam tree (Carpinus betulus) with a bizarre and curious fluted trunk

Carpinus betulus, more commonly known as the hornbeam hedge, is a slow-growing but durable hedging plant that can be seen in many British gardens. There are several things you should know about this versatile hedging plant before deciding if it is the right choice for your garden. Here are five facts to get you started.

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Pleach frames in, lower limbs cut, these hornbeams are almost ready to go.

Carpinus betulus (European Hornbeam) Birch family- Betulaceae Native habitat: Europe, Asia Minor, southeast of England. Long cultivated. Size: 40 to 60' in height by 30 to 40' (60') in spread; can grow as wide as high; potentially can reach 70 to 80' in height. Leaves: Alternate, simple, 2.5 to 5" long, 1 to 2" wide, short pointed at apex, similar to Carpinus caroliniana except leaf of thicker texture, sharply and doubly serrate, 10 to 14 (12 to 18) vein pairs, veins more impressed above. Buds: Imbricate, brownish to reddish, curl around stem, scales with soft pubescence, 1/4 to 1/3" long. Bark: Smooth, steel gray, fluted, presenting muscle character of C. caroliniana. Preferred growing conditions: Tolerant of wide range of soil conditions- light to heavy, acid to alkaline, but prefers well-drained situations; performs best in full sun but will tolerate light to moderate shade; pruning is seldom required although this species withstands heavy pruning; partially tolerant of difficult conditions. Hardiness: Zone (4)5 to 7. (Source: Dirr, Michael- Manual of Woody Landscape Plants)

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