Tree comparisons
| Hornbeam Carpinus betulus | |
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| The Common Hornbeam makes an excellent small tree, with attractive autumn leaf colours. It is also suitable for training and pleaching. | |
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Growing
| Hornbeam Carpinus betulus | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive bark Autumn foliage colour |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Prune hard |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Occasional flooding |
Identification
| Hornbeam Carpinus betulus | |
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| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow |
| Bark | Grey |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |