Basic Information Common Name: American Hazelnut Scientific Name: Corylus americana Native Habitat: Eastern North America History / Discovery / Cultivator The American hazelnut (Corylus americana) is a native shrub of eastern North America, playing a significant role in the ecosystem and, historically, in the lives of Indigenous peoples and early s
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Oriental Hornbeam
Basic Information Common Name: Oriental Hornbeam Scientific Name: Carpinus orientalis Native Habitat: Southeastern Europe, Western Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator The Oriental Hornbeam, Carpinus orientalis, boasts a rich history intertwined with human cultivation and appreciation. Its origins trace back to southeastern Europe and western Asia
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Japanese Hornbeam
Basic Information Common Name: Japanese Hornbeam Scientific Name: Carpinus japonica Native Habitat: Japan, Korea History / Discovery / Cultivator Carpinus japonica, commonly known as the Japanese Hornbeam, is a deciduous tree native to Japan and Korea. Its history is deeply interwoven with the cultural and natural landscapes of these regions. While
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European Hornbeam
Basic Information Common Name: European Hornbeam Scientific Name: Carpinus betulus Native Habitat: Europe, Western Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator The European Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus, boasts a history deeply intertwined with human civilization across Europe and Western Asia. Its name, “hornbeam,” reflects its dense, exceptionally hard woo
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American Hornbeam
Basic Information Common Name: American Hornbeam Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana Native Habitat: Eastern North America History / Discovery / Cultivator The American Hornbeam, Carpinus caroliniana, is a native tree of eastern North America, its presence woven deeply into the ecological fabric of the region for millennia. While its precise R
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Hornbeam
Basic Information Common Name: Hornbeam Scientific Name: Carpinus Native Habitat: Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Hornbeam, belonging to the genus Carpinus, has a history deeply intertwined with human civilization. The name “Hornbeam” itself re
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Bog Birch
Basic Information Common Name: Bog Birch Scientific Name: Betula pumila Native Habitat: Bogs, swamps, and wet thickets of North America (primarily Canada and the northern United States). History / Discovery / Cultivator Bog Birch (Betula pumila), also known as Swamp Birch, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to North America. Its [&he
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Silver Birch
Basic Information Common Name: Silver Birch Scientific Name: Betula pendula Native Habitat: Europe and Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator The Silver Birch, scientifically known as Betula pendula, is a tree steeped in history and folklore, deeply intertwined with the cultural landscapes of Europe and Asia. Its shimmering white bark and graceful,
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Dwarf Birch
Basic Information Common Name: Dwarf Birch Scientific Name: Betula nana Native Habitat: Arctic and subarctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Dwarf Birch, Betula nana, is a plant deeply intertwined with the glacial and post-glacial history of the Northern Hemisphere. Its resilience and ability to thri
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Japanese White Birch
Basic Information Common Name: Japanese White Birch Scientific Name: Betula platyphylla var. japonica Native Habitat: Eastern Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and Russia. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Japanese White Birch, Betula platyphylla var. japonica, is a captivating tree native to the eastern regions of Asia. Its origins trace bac