A timeless classic with refined form, rich texture, and unmatched versatility
FEATURES:
- Dense, symmetrical canopy with a stately silhouette
- Distinctive ridged bark and crisp, serrated foliage
- Holds leaves into winter for seasonal interest and privacy
- Easily shaped into formal hedges or natural specimens
- Tolerant of urban conditions, clay soils, and heavy pruning
- A long-lived tree offering structure and shade for generations
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
For a dramatic formal effect, plant European Hornbeam in rows and prune into columns or hedges. Want something more natural? Let it grow into its classic oval shape for a stately, low-maintenance shade tree. Pairs well with boxwood, yew, or gravel garden settings.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 25-35' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Spacing: 20-30' apart
European Hornbeam
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Carpinus betulus
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Plant with Confidence when choosing Big & Tall Trees and Hedges!
A timeless classic with refined form, rich texture, and unmatched versatility
FEATURES:
- Dense, symmetrical canopy with a stately silhouette
- Distinctive ridged bark and crisp, serrated foliage
- Holds leaves into winter for seasonal interest and privacy
- Easily shaped into formal hedges or natural specimens
- Tolerant of urban conditions, clay soils, and heavy pruning
- A long-lived tree offering structure and shade for generations
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
For a dramatic formal effect, plant European Hornbeam in rows and prune into columns or hedges. Want something more natural? Let it grow into its classic oval shape for a stately, low-maintenance shade tree. Pairs well with boxwood, yew, or gravel garden settings.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 25-35' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Spacing: 20-30' apart
Why plant European Hornbeam?
How to use European Hornbeam in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, European Hornbeam is one of the best trees for formal hedging and topiary. It responds very well to pruning and can be trained into tall, dense screens.
In colder climates, European Hornbeam often holds its brown leaves into winter, especially when used as a hedge. This trait adds privacy and texture year-round.
It prefers well-drained soil but tolerates clay, urban soils, and compacted conditions quite well. It's an adaptable and low-maintenance tree once established.
