Hornbeam Tree

Question 0

Describe the bark of a Hornbeam

Answer 0

Silver-grey.
Smooth in younger trees
Fluted or rippled in older trees.

Question 1

Describe the leaves of a Hornbeam

Answer 1

Simple leaves.
Oval shaped.
Sharply toothed.
Matt green turning to yellow & gold in Autumn.

Question 2

Describe how a Hornbeam flowers

Answer 2

Flowers in Spring.
Female flowers green.
Male flowers are drooping catkins.