European Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus
Item
Title
European Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus
Description
The European hornbeam is notably used for pleaching, where tree branches are
interwoven to create long, connected hedges on a large scale. This tree is usually celebrated by gardeners for the malleable qualities of its shapes.
interwoven to create long, connected hedges on a large scale. This tree is usually celebrated by gardeners for the malleable qualities of its shapes.
Creator
Artist/Collector
C. F. Millspaugh
Date
Date Collected
1904
Spatial Coverage
Location
Italy
Medium
Medium/Material
Seeds and leaves stored in a jar
Rights Holder
Credit Line
© The Field Museum, Cat. No. 269128
