As Hornbeams are popular as hedges in some ares you can prune it much as you please. Try to make your cut just beyond a bud.
Sweet Woodruff does well under our European hornbeam.
An American hornbeam is the common name for Carpinus caroliniana, a species of deciduous tree, or the wood of this species.
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Hornbeam.
Your English is incorrect, should read, "How do you prune an olive tree?"
The name would be Carpinus betulus. Family: Betulaceae.
You can prune it but the symmetrical shape that makes it attractive will be wrecked. If you do prune only tip prune.
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A yoke elm is a small tree, otherwise known as the European hornbeam, Latin name Carpinus betulus.
The scientific name of the American hornbeam is Carpinus caroliniana.
Hornbeam is not an evergreen; it is a deciduous tree. This means that it loses its leaves in the fall. Hornbeams are known for their dense, sturdy wood and often have a distinctive, rounded crown. They are commonly found in temperate regions and are valued for their ornamental qualities in landscapes.