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European Hornbeam Heritage Trees
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 # | Location | Dimensions | Photo 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. |