European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
₹2,500.00 Regular Price
₹750.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Carpinus betulus — Common Hornbeam.
Native Home: Europe and western Asia.
Height: 15–25 metres.
Lifespan: 150–300 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Very hard, dense wood used for tool handles, small wooden parts, and flooring.
Harvesting: Trees are harvested for hardwood and fuelwood; they also tolerate repeated pollarding.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 40–80 years for timber.
Products: Tool handles, flooring, furniture components, firewood, and charcoal.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Historically used for wooden tools, wheel components, and fuel because of its dense wood.
Global Spread: Native to Europe and western Asia; widely planted in temperate regions for hedges, parks, and managed woodland.
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