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CARPINUS betulus

Description

‘Hornbeam’. A deciduous tree with an irregularly roundish shape and smooth, grey bark. Its ovate and dentate, green leaves, from 7 to 12 cm long, turn yellowish-orange in autumn. Well adapted to rustic surroundings, it is particularly resistant to wind and moisture.

Classification

Genus
Family
Climatic resistance very high
-15°C / -45°C USDA 1-6

Max height

meters