{"product_id":"5-seeds-carpinus-betulus-european-hornbeam-tree","title":"5 Seeds Carpinus betulus European Hornbeam Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarpinus betulus, commonly known as European Hornbeam, is a deciduous tree prized for its dense, finely textured foliage and upright, oval growth habit. It makes an excellent shade, street, or specimen tree and is also widely used for hedges and screens thanks to its tidy form and attractive ridged bark.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fresh green leaves turn yellow to orange in autumn, adding seasonal interest to the landscape. Its hard, close-grained wood and tolerance of pruning make it a long-standing favorite for structured plantings, windbreaks, and topiary. This listing offers seeds for growers looking to establish a durable, adaptable tree from the start.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Carpinus betulus\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: European Hornbeam\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Deciduous tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, oval to pyramidal\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, moist, loamy; tolerates a range of soil types\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Cold stratification recommended to improve germination\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Sow in moist seed-starting mix; keep consistently moist\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 20-30 feet apart for trees; closer for hedges\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Slow to moderate grower; responds well to pruning and shaping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663203008648,"sku":"EXGA-611","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_98149c02-7d00-41df-99cb-ff35ba6e2d5d.png?v=1791896019","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-carpinus-betulus-european-hornbeam-tree","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}