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Hornbeam Trees are members of the Carpinus genus of the birch family. The birch family also contains birch trees and alder trees.
A young European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata') in Jack Slaven Park.European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a deciduous tree from Europe and Asia. It usually grows 50 to 80 feet tall, occasionally 100 feet tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and regular water. Its roots tend to be shallow and widely spread; if chopped down, the tree resprouts vigorously from the roots. Male and female flowers are borne on the same tree. European Hornbeam is ranked 7 out of 10 on the Ogrens Plant Allergy Scale, indicating a tendency to cause fairly severe hay fever.
The European Hornbeam cultivar 'Fastigiata' is selected for its columnar habit during the tree's youth, with branches growing vertically and close to the trunk; these trees become much fuller and more rounded with increasing age. Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is planted at Beamer Park, Campbell Park, Dick Klenhard Ballfield Complex, Jack Slaven Park, Pioneer Park, Rick Gonzales, Sr., Park, Spring Lake Park, Woodland City Cemetery, Woodland Sports Park, and Woodside Park. It is also planted as a street tree on 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, Clanton Way, Clover Street, College Street, County Road 98, County Road 102, Court Street, Cross Street, Dead Cat Alley, Elm Street, Lemen Avenue, Locust Street, Main Street, Mallard Drive, Matmor Road, North College Street, North Street, Pendegast Street, Pioneer Avenue, and Walnut Street.
American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) is a slow-growing, short-lived, deciduous tree from eastern North America. It usually grows 30 to 50 feet tall. At 20 years old, it might be around 18 feet tall. It is equally likely to grow in wetlands or in dry areas but has a low drought tolerance. It prefers full shade. Male and female flowers are borne on the same tree. American Hornbeam is ranked 7 out of 10 on the Ogrens Plant Allergy Scale, indicating a tendency to cause fairly severe hay fever. It is planted at Rick Gonzales, Sr., Park, Streng Park, William Crawford, Sr., Park, Woodland Sports Park, and Woodside Park. It is also planted as a street tree on 1st Street, County Road 102 and Dead Cat Alley.
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Wikipedia: Carpinus caroliniana
