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European Hornbeam
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Carpinus betulus

Common Name: European Hornbeam

Most often used as a rootstock for popular cultivars. Seedlings can be effectively used to create a hedge or screen and are favored in Europe for this purpose. Hardy to -38°F in Ohio during the extreme winter of '93-'94.

Flower Color: Green
Zones: 5-8
Growth Habit: Tree
Height: 30-40
Spread: 20-30
Light Needs: Full Sun
Flowering Season: Spring
Leaf Color: Green
Plant Features: Good For Bonsai, Drought Tolerant, Great Plant Picks

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