Ornamental broadleaves tree. Perfect specimen tree in parks and gardens or alignment tree in streets. Bonsai. Valuable timber. In natural conditions the white truffle (Tuber magnatum) goes together with the black hornbeam.
Deciduous tree with wide crown. Growing up to 20m. Green, oval and serrated leaves turning yellow in autumn.
No need to prune. Transplant can be an issue. Wind resistant. It adapts to any soils prefering humid and non saline ones.
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| Plantation | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Foliage color | Autumn, Green |
| Plant use | Bonsai, Street Tree, Timber, Truffle cultivation |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist |
| Soil - Type | No preference |
| Stratification | Yes |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |