XfrogPlants European Hornbeam
( Carpinus betulus )

This XfrogPlants European Hornbeam 3D model collection contains
nine
highly detailed, fully textured variations of the plant at different ages.
Tree, deciduous broadleaf, broad spreading
Height: up to 20 m. (wild), typically under 10 m in the cities
Origin: Central and Eastern Europe
Environment: mixed forests; on deep, fertile soils
Climate: temperate
Notes:The Latin name Carpinus comes from two Celtic words, “car” meaning wood, and “pin” meaning head. The reason is that in the past, the wood from this tree was used to build the yokes. It’s tolerance towards pruning makes it ideal for urban decoration. The life span of this species is relatively short (150 years of average life). It’s native range covers most Europe, except for Spain and for the lands north of Wales.