More about the plant below:
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
category : trees
position : sun, partial shade
height : up to 25 m
frost resistance : to -30 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, sandy loam, humus, rich in calcium
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green, yellow
color of flowers : yellow
habit : woody
period flowering : May-June
seeding : autumn
reproduction:sowing, root suckers, layering
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : gardens, parks, hedges, urban greenery
pace of growth : fast
Hornbeam - silhouetteCommon hornbeam - developmental featuresCommon hornbeam - positionHornbeam - plantingCommon hornbeam - careCommon hornbeam - applicationAdviceHornbeam - silhouette
The common hornbeam is a highly valued hedge plant. The leaves of this species color beautifully in autumn and do not fall down during the winter. Hornbeam looks attractive almost all year round.In winter, its smooth gray bark is visible. It is worth knowing that the bark falls off from old specimens.
Hornbeam - developmental features
Hornbeam is a leaf-shedding plant, it can reach a height of 10 to 25 m and branches even in the lowest parts of the shoot. It grows slowly. The form of the crown varies from ovoid to pointed.In April and May, greenish-yellow inflorescences resemble drooping spikes, and from September characteristic inflorescences appear on the trees.
Eurasian hornbeam - position
The common hornbeam is an undemanding species, suitable for cultivation both in sunny and shady locations.Trees take root deeply.To develop properly, they must grow in humus ground.
Hornbeam - planting
In order for the hornbeam hedge to be dense, 4 plants, approx. 80 cm, should be planted on the running meter.The seedlings are planted into the ground from mid-October to mid-November.
Hornbeam - care
Hornbeam should be heavily pruned twice a year. In the summer season, pruning is performed after the mating season, i.e. after about 15 June. Make the next cut at the end of February, the bushes should be wider at the bottom (so that they resemble a trapezoid in cross-section).Grab can withstand even a strong rejuvenating cut.
Common hornbeam - use
Hornbeam is used for hedges, it also works well as an original landscape element.
Tip
Lush tree hornbeam plantings create favorable conditions for birds to live and reproduce.
