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Common hornbeam
Scientific name: Carpinus betulus
Mainly found in Southern and Eastern England, the Common hornbeam is a tall tree of ancient woodlands. Its large catkins appear in spring, and its winged seeds are dispersed by the wind in autumn.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 30mConservation status
Common.