A common and medium-size tree, that can often be
found together with the oak
The hornbeam as hedge
The European Hornbeam is often used in hedges.
Cutting back of the foliage gives a much denser foliage
as result, making it ideal to use this tree as an hedge.
The Hornbeam is a deciduos tree, so in the middle of the
winter it provides in little privacy.
The European Hornbeam.
The leaves of the European Hornbeam have a serrated margin.
Oak-Hornbeam wood
This kind of wood consist mainly of Hornbeam (70%) and oak (30%)
It will grow in moist grounds with chalk or limestone.
The Hazel and the Hawthorn can be found as shrubs.
flowers of the European Hornbeam.
Firewood
This list gives an indication of the quality as a firewood
