Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus) is a deciduous tree with broadleafs and pale grey bark. Hornbeam is a great specimen or screening tree, perfect for formal gardens. Hornbeam also makes a fantastic hedge, great for pleaching. Strong timber. Deciduous with attractive yellow autumn colour. Hornbeam are hardy to wind and cold. We recommend planting 3-4 per metre. Height after 5 years: 4m Height when mature: 12m