Carpinus betulus

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European Hornbeam

FAMILY: BETULACEAE

Carpinus betulus - European Hornbeam

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.

Carpinus betulus - European Hornbeam
336

Fernhill Park, NE 38th and NE Ainsworth St.

Park

64' Height

60' Spread

7' Circ.

Carpinus betulus - European Hornbeam