Carpinus betulus

European Hornbeam

Betulaceae

Leaf spots

Middle to large brown spots on the leaves. Not dangerous.

Diseases Carpinus betulus

Gall midge (Zygiobia carpini (F.LW.))

Leaf deformation caused by a gall midge. Not dangerous for the tree.

Gall midge (Contarinia carpini KFFR.)

Leaf deformation caused by a gall midge. Not dangerous for the tree.

Classification Carpinus betulus

Height: up to 20 m (65ft)

Leaf: alternate, oval-shaped

Flowers: May / June, catkins, inconspicuous, yellow

Fruit: winged nuts in bunches

Branches: bent back and forth, very tolerant of trimming

Bark: gray, smooth

Root: deep roots

Habitat: sun to shade

Soil: sandy to loamy

ph-value: acidic to basic