Carpinus betulus, European Hornbeam Contorted Fuji Cherry It sports light gray bark

It sports light gray bark with small checks

Makes pretty pink flowers on the tops of taller spikes in spring

moist areas with good drainage

sandy soils and is very drought-tolerant once established

Attributes: Field Maple is a tough

Carpinus betulus, European Hornbeam Contorted Fuji Cherry It sports light gray barkUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4Native Range: Europe and Western AsiaSoil: Well drained, moderately fertile. Tolerates clay and alkaline conditions. Light: Full sun to partial shadeHeight in the Garden: Up to 40'Attributes: Deciduous tree with dense, attractive foliage and smooth gray bark. Notes: European Hornbeam is a tough, adaptable tree with finely serrated leaves that turn golden yellow in fall. It can be pruned into formal shapes or left to grow