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Hornbeam - Carpinus betulus

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Hornbeam Hornbeam - Carpinus betulus dylan Eastville park 11 Feb 2021, 2:12 p.m. 25 May 2020, 11:49 a.m.
Hornbeam Hornbeam - Carpinus betulus dylan Eastville park 11 Feb 2021, 2:12 p.m. 25 May 2020, 11:49 a.m.
Hornbeam Hornbeam - Carpinus betulus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 22 Jun 2021, 12:46 p.m. 15 Jun 2021, 4:42 p.m.

Species Description

Mainly exists in the S.East of the UK but scattered throughout the UK. Habitat includes: woodland, hedgerows, gardens, parks, allotments, cemeteries etc. Other names include: Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam. Height: up to 30m. Life span: over 300 years.