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Entry ID: 567

Carpinus betulus ‘JFS-KW1CB’ PP 22814

Emerald Avenue® European Hornbeam

Here is a new gift horse in the stable of Carpinus. The species has been favored for centuries for hedging, topiaries and shade trees. Now Keith Warren and J. Frank Schmidt & Sons have introduced Emerald Avenue®, chosen for upward branching and crisp foliage. Compared to other Carpinus varieties we grow, Emerald Avenue® has strong branch angles and sturdy, erect twigs.

Category: Shade Tree, Ornamental, Deciduous
Size: Medium
Adaptability: Urban Tolerant
Fall Color: Yellow
Growth Rate: Slow
Native Habitat: Europe
Hardiness: 5, 6, 7, 8
Form: Narrow, Oval
Mature Size: 40' tall by 28' wide
Seasonal Interest: Maintains a healthy deep green foliage during summer.