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European Hornbeam Collection

The European hornbeam, scientifically known as Carpinus betulus, is a magnificent tree that thrives in various regions of Europe

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) ancient pollards, Hatfield Forest, Essex, England

Hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) ancient pollards, Hatfield Forest, Essex, England, UK, October

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaves in spring. Dorset, UK May

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaves in spring. Dorset, UK May

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Carpinus betulus, hornbeam

Carpinus betulus, hornbeam
Sketch 244 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) foliage backlit on a spring afternoon, Dorset, UK. May

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) foliage backlit on a spring afternoon, Dorset, UK. May

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Ancient Common hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) pollarded, with Common bluebell

Ancient Common hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) pollarded, with Common bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in undergrowth. Hertfordshire, England, UK. May

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Autumn Colored Hornbeam with Sun in Morning, Autumn, Bavaria, Germany

Autumn Colored Hornbeam with Sun in Morning, Autumn, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Close-up of Common Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) Branch with Leaves in Spring, Bavaria, Germany

Close-up of Common Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) Branch with Leaves in Spring, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: European Hornbeam -Carpinus betulus-, backlit leaves, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

European Hornbeam -Carpinus betulus-, backlit leaves, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: European or Common Hornbeam -Carpinus betulus-, inflorescence and leaves, Hainich National Park

European or Common Hornbeam -Carpinus betulus-, inflorescence and leaves, Hainich National Park, Thuringia, Germany

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Hornbeam -Carpinus betulus-, first frost, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hornbeam -Carpinus betulus-, first frost, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Betulaceae - European hornbeam Carpinus betulus, illustration

Betulaceae - European hornbeam Carpinus betulus, illustration
Botany - Trees - Betulaceae - European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), illustration

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Carpinus betulus L. hornbeam

Carpinus betulus L. hornbeam
Sketch 36 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Hornbeam Tree

Hornbeam Tree
ME-2564 Hornbeam Tree Carpinus betulus Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageEuropean Hornbeam Collection: Female chaffinch perched in a tree

Female chaffinch perched in a tree
Female chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) perched in a common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) tree in the snow. Photographed in Scotland, UK, in February


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The European hornbeam, scientifically known as Carpinus betulus, is a magnificent tree that thrives in various regions of Europe. With its vibrant foliage and unique characteristics, it captivates nature enthusiasts all year round. In the springtime, Hornbeam leaves emerge in Dorset, UK, creating a picturesque scene that showcases the beauty of this species. The lush greenery adds life to the landscape and signals the arrival of a new season. One can also witness ancient pollarded Hornbeam trees at Hatfield Forest in Essex, England. These majestic giants stand tall with their intricate branches reaching towards the sky. As Common bluebells bloom beneath them in Hertfordshire's undergrowth during May, an enchanting harmony between flora and fauna unfolds. As autumn approaches Bavaria, Germany reveals another facet of this remarkable tree. Bathed in morning sunlight, an Autumn Colored Hornbeam shines brilliantly amidst the changing colors of fall. Its golden hues create a breathtaking sight that symbolizes nature's transition. A closer look at a Common Hornbeam branch with leaves showcases its delicate structure and intricate veins. This close-up shot from Bavaria allows us to appreciate the fine details that make this species so fascinating. Backlit by the warm glow of a spring afternoon in Dorset once again highlights the ethereal beauty of European hornbeams' foliage. Their translucent leaves seem to radiate light as they sway gently on breezy days. Hainich National Park in Thuringia offers an opportunity to observe both inflorescence and leaves together on European or Common Hornbeams -Carpinus betulus-. This park serves as a sanctuary for these trees where they flourish undisturbed by human interference. Untergroeningen village experiences its first frost which blankets everything including stunning specimens of Hornbeams -Carpinus betulus-. The contrast between icy white frost and dark bark creates an otherworldly atmosphere that showcases the resilience of this species.