How to identify a hornbeam tree Tree Profiles > How to identify a hornbeam tree How do you identify a hornbeam tree? Wondering if you are looking at a hornbeam tree? Your clues are their leaves, buds, catkins and seeds. Here’s what they look like at-a-glance: Hornbeam tree facts Hello! In today’s guide we are going to learn how to identify a hornbeam tree. Are you ready? Let’s get started! Here are a few hornbeam facts:Common name: HornbeamLatin name: Carpinus betulusFamily: BetulaceaeHornbeam trees can grow up to 30 meters tall, live for over 300 years and can be found growing in woodlands and sometimes in old hedgerows. Hornbeam leaves Hornbeam leaves are oval, with pointed tips, deep furrows and doubly serrated. Hornbeam buds Their buds are thin, brown, slightly curved and lie close against the twig. Hornbeam catkins Male catkins are loose and scaly with dark points on each scale. The female flowers are fluffy and light pink. Hornbeam seeds Hornbeam seeds are small, cupped and surrounded by three-lobed papery wings. Trees that look similar to hornbeam Hornbeam leaf Beech leaf Beech Beech leaves look similar to hornbeam leaves, but are larger, smoother and have smooth, wavy edges. Hornbeam tree uses Medicinal – Hornbeam has traditionally been used as a tonic and astringentBushcraft – Hornbeam wood burns well when making fireWildlife – Hornbeams area valuable food source and shelter for many birds, small mammals and insects.Industry – The wood of this tree is extremely hard and durable for wheels, floors and furniture Like this:Like Loading...