European Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus, Betulaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Douglas FirPseudotsuga menziesii

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Dawn RedwoodMetasequoia glyptostroboides

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

London PlanePlatanus x acerifolia

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Japanese ZelkovaZelkova serrata

Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Tree of HeavenAilanthus altissima

Tree of Heaven's allelopathic effects and rapid growth can suppress European Hornbeam establishment

Atlas CedarCedrus atlantica

Atlas Cedar's dense canopy and potential allelopathic effects can suppress understory hardwoods

Giant SequoiaSequoiadendron giganteum

Giant Sequoia's enormous size and extensive root system outcompetes smaller hardwood species

Balsam FirAbies balsamea

Balsam Fir's allelopathic compounds and dense shade can inhibit hardwood understory development

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does European Hornbeam grow in?

European Hornbeam grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for European Hornbeam?

Good companions for European Hornbeam include Douglas Fir, Dawn Redwood, London Plane, Japanese Zelkova.

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