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Hornbeam

Carpinusviminea

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Family

Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Carpinus (kar-PINE-us)

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Species

viminea (vim-IN-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Carpinus fargesii

Carpinus laxiflora var. macrostachya

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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