HORNBEAM tree infos

Hornbeam spread over a large area including Thrace, Agean, Marmara, North and East Anatolian regions. Generally, it is found in mixed forests of north and south costs. In our country, there are 7,170 ha high hornbeam forest areas; and 1031 ha coppice areas. It has got a trunk with wavy surface. Its egg-shaped leaves have got teethed sides. The fruits, with approximately 1 cm length, have got sharp notches and hard sheels, and are covered with a fruit cover, having three balls and resembling a leaf. There are two types naturally grown in Turkey. Common Hornbeam (C.Betulus,) may grow up to 20 m tall. Oriental Hornbeam (C. Orientalis) is a small tree, with a 5-6 m length.