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Carpinus betulus

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European Hornbeam

FAMILY: BETULACEAE

About European hornbeam at OSU’s Landscape Plants site

  • Native to Europe and Asia Minor
  • Capable of reaching heights up to 75’, though usually ranges between 40-60’
  • Alternate branching with doubly-toothed leaves and tapered ¼” long winter buds
  • Tree bears male and female flowers, or catkins
  • Bark is smooth and gray
  • The natural form of 335 and 336 is rare in Portland
Tree #LocationDimensionsPhoto and Notes
335

Fernhill Park, NE 38th and NE Ainsworth St.

Park

54' Height

63' Spread

6.7' Circ.

336

Fernhill Park, NE 38th and NE Ainsworth St.

Park

64' Height

60' Spread

7' Circ.

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