European Hornbeam Emerald Avenue 2.5" Bnb

Key Characteristics & Specs

• Size: Grows to roughly 35 to 40 feet tall and 25 to 30 feet wide with a broadly pyramidal to ovate shape. 
• Nickname: Often called "The Hulk" because of its stout trunk, strong central leader, and sturdy branch arrangement.
• Foliage & Fall Color: Features dense, lustrous dark green leaves in spring and summer that hold up well against heat, turning a vibrant golden-yellow (and sometimes orange) in the fall.
• Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8 (tolerating down to about -30°F). 
• Toughness: High resistance to powdery mildew and root rot, with strong tolerance for urban conditions, wind, clay soils, and pruning. 
• Landscape Uses: Ideal for street trees, formal allées, vertical accents, screens, and tight spaces where a neat, uniform shape is desired. 

*Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.