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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow 1/8" deep, mulch the seed bed, keep moist

Other: Seeds will usually germinate in 30-365 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic.

Native to: Asia, Europe

Native

Introduced

Carpinus betulus dry seedCarpinus betulus

dry seed

European Hornbeam, Hornbeam

In Stock: 14.883 lb (Total:21.654lb)

Carpinus betulus

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14.88 lb

3.71 lb NY

Details

Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

9,603

Quantity:

14.88 lb

Collected in:

Hungary

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832097

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow 1/8" deep, mulch the seed bed, keep moist

Other: Seeds will usually germinate in 30-365 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic.

Carpinus betulus, commonly known as European Hornbeam, is a remarkable deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia, thriving in USDA zones 4 to 8. Standing at a majestic 40 to 60 feet tall with a spread of 30 to 40 feet, this medium-sized tree showcases an elegant, pyramidal to oval-rounded crown. Its distinctive, sharply-toothed ovate leaves maintain a rich dark green hue throughout the growing season before transitioning to a warm yellow-orange in autumn. As spring unfolds, monoecious flowering catkins emerge: male catkins in yellow hues and female ones in green, setting the stage for summer's drooping nutlets.

European Hornbeam effortlessly adapts to various garden settings, from full sun to partial shade, requiring minimal care and thriving in well-drained soils. Its striking slate-gray, fluted trunk and dense foliage make it a favorite for shade, street, or hedging purposes, adding architectural interest with its winter silhouette. Historically treasured for its incredibly hard timber, this species once shaped ox yokes and traditional tools, while today it enhances furniture and flooring. Its resilience and robustness make it a reliable choice for landscaping, providing habitat and nourishment for wildlife, and proving to be as tough as it is beautiful. Ideal for use in group plantings, screens, and windbreaks, Carpinus betulus also stands out with its ornamental winter bark and buds, making it a year-round asset to any garden.