Hornbeam Tree

Hornbeam Trees for Sale | Carpinus betulus

The Hornbeam Tree (Carpinus betulus) is a hardy and deciduous tree native to Europe. It is a beloved tree with distinctive, gray bark that is lightly ridged and smooth.

Plant Details - Hornbeam Tree

Family: Betulaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 40 – 60 ft.

Spread: 40 – 60 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Yellow

Wildlife Value: Attracts butterflies

Landscape Uses and Maintenance for Hornbeam Trees

The Hornbeam Tree is a hardy and beautiful deciduous oval shaped tree that will make a great visual impact in your yard or landscape.

This tree can be planted in an area with full sun or partial shade. This is an excellent option for planting as an ornamental accent or focal point. Create a windbreak or living privacy hedge with this tree.

Plant this tree in moist and well draining soil. It can handle different soil conditions, including loamy or sandy soils.  It will tolerate alkaline or dry soils.

Water this tree regularly until it is well established. You should water this tree during the heat of summer when drought occurs.

Its dark green, deeply veined, and doubly serrated leaves will turn a beautiful shade of yellow in the fall. This tree will create plenty of shade as it grows that is suitable for growing a shade garden underneath.

This tree produces two kinds of catkins that will emerge in early spring. Male catkins are yellow. Female catkins are green and turn into papery samaras. This tree produces small brown nuts that birds and small mammals will enjoy eating.

This tree does not have any major disease problems.

You can add mulch or compost around the base of the tree, but be sure to give plenty of space to keep the trunk dry.

Watch this tree for signs of stress and cut off any damaged or diseased branches.

Deer resistant. Protect it while it is young and vulnerable to browsing damage.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Hornbeam Trees

Hornbeam Tree will attract lots of wildlife to your yard or landscape. Birds will use its branches to make their nests.