Carpinus Betulus / European Hornbeam Genus - Carpinus Species - Betulus Common name - European Hornbeam Other names - Ironwood, Hornbeam Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 4 - 7 Height / spread - 40-80' / 12 - 24 m / 30-60' /9 - 18 m Plant type - Medium Tree Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral Soil type - Clay, Loam Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees Leaf / Flower color - Green, Dark green / -- Plant growth rate - Medium A stately tree with muscular gray branches and trunk, the European hornbeam has glossy green foliage and produces interesting strings of lobed, yellow-brown fruits in fall. This tall, oval-canopied deciduous tree is native to much of Europe and eastward into Asia Minor. The leaves are oval and have unequal but doubled rows of teeth on their edges. Veins are very depressed and the upper leaf side is a dull, deep green and undersides a lighter shiny green. These leaves are held late into fall and may color yellow-green to gold, and luckily in some locales to shades of orange-red. The flowers are not ornamental but are interesting, since they appear as catkins - drooping strands of either male or female gender. These catkins appear in spring prior to leaves emerging. Once pollinated by the wind, the female flowers may large strands of green fruits with three lobed bracts that turn yellowish brown by autumn. Grow the handsome European hornbeam in full sun to light shade in any average, well-draining soil with good fertility. Tolerant of urban conditions, it makes a nice street or shade tree and it also handles heavy pruning well, leading it to be sometimes used as a tall, imposing and stately hedgerow. (info source: Learn2Grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds