European hornbeam
A rustic and adaptable tree 
The European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a tree that reaches over 20 meters in height, with gray bark and a dense, rounded crown . It is found in oak and beech forests, from the plains up to 900 meters in altitude. In April and May, male and female inflorescences appear. The leaves turn a bright yellow color in the fall 
and remain on the tree during winter, making the European hornbeam suitable for windbreak barriers. It is also suitable for creating hedges and for thickening and replenishing mixed forests.
. It is found in oak and beech forests, from the plains up to 900 meters in altitude. In April and May, male and female inflorescences appear. The leaves turn a bright yellow color in the fall and remain on the tree during winter, making the European hornbeam suitable for windbreak barriers. It is also suitable for creating hedges and for thickening and replenishing mixed forests.
Did you know? 
The wood of the European hornbeam is so durable that it was once used to make bowling balls, gears, and wheel spokes, which are now typically made of steel 
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