Carpinus betulus
Caucasian Hornbeam, Common Hornbeam
Other regional names: European Hornbeam
- European Hornbeam
Also known as: Carpinus betulus f. albovariegata C.K.Schneid. +18 more
- Carpinus betulus f. albovariegata C.K.Schneid.
- Carpinus betulus f. aureovariegata C.K.Schneid.
- Carpinus betulus f. columnaris (Beissn.) Späh
- Carpinus betulus f. columnaris (Beissn.) Späth ex Schelle
- Carpinus betulus f. cucullata H.J.P.Winkl.
- Carpinus betulus f. fastigiata (G.Nicholson) Schelle
- Carpinus betulus f. horizontalis Simon-Louis
- Carpinus betulus f. incisa (Aiton) C.K.Schneid.
- Carpinus betulus f. incisa Aiton
- Carpinus betulus f. obtusifolia Petz. & G.Kirchn.
- Carpinus betulus f. pendula (H.Masse) G.Kirchn.
- Carpinus betulus f. pendula (Massé) H.J.P.Winkl.
- Carpinus betulus f. purpurea Dippel
- Carpinus betulus f. purpurea K.Koch
- Carpinus betulus f. pyramidalis Dippel
- Carpinus betulus f. quercifolia (A.DC.) C.K.Schneid.
- Carpinus betulus f. quercifolia Desf.
- Carpinus betulus f. variegata Dippel
- Carpinus betulus subsp. carpinizza (Kil.) O.Schwarz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Betulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Carpinus betulus (commonly known as Caucasian Hornbeam or Common Hornbeam) is a tree within the Betulaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New York, Norway