Botanical Name: Carpinus betulus
Common Name: common hornbeam
Family: Betulaceae
Distribution/Origin: Europe
Leaf/Bud: simple, serrate, prominent venation, bud medium sized; brown and green scales, long tip, pointed, lance shaped
Flower/Inflorescence: catkin
Fruit/Seed: nut
Stem/Bark:
Size: 15-25m tall
Habit: upright
Form: regular, dense
Culture: moist well drained soil, full sun - partial shade
Landscape Use: tree
Notes: nice autumn yellow color
