Carpinus betulus | European Hornbeam | Tree

Carpinus betulus belongs to the plant family STYLOCERATACE and Genus Carpinus This Tree prefers Moist, well drained soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun to partial shade

We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Carpinus betulus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds

Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Carpinus betulus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties

Carpinus betulus European hornbeam is not known as a butterfly attracting plant

Carpinus betulus | European Hornbeam is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.

Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).

This is an insect resistant variety. Carpinus betulus can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20 Fahrenheit. European hornbeam needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to partial shade is ideal for this plant. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.

Carpinus betulus will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.

Carpinus betulus is a woody perennial. Bark: European hornbeam has smooth gray bark.

Carpinus caroliniana | American Hornbeam | Tree

Carpobrotus edulis | Hottentot Fig. Originated in South Africa | Groundcover

Carpodetus serratus | . Originated in New Zealand | Various

This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 60' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between 20' and 30'

"Heat-zone Gardening:  How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather",  Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.