Native trees / Large trees / Hornbeam
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
The hornbeam is an abundant tree in southern and eastern England, but is probably the least-known of the common woodland trees.
Plant a garden tree for the Jubilee - and be part of the Woodland Trust's Jubilee Woods Project to plant 6 million new trees to celebrate
Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
Make sure your new tree is part of the official Record of Jubilee Trees -
Record it at jubileewoods.org.uk
| Latin name | Carpinus betulus |
|---|---|
| Family name | Birch |
| Latin family name | Betulaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Native Deciduous |
| Average height | 7-12m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Often dominant on clay soils though abundant on richer soils and widely planted |
| Tree lore and folklore | Not Available |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
More information available at www.British-Trees.com
