Basic Information Common Name: Turkish Hazel Scientific Name: Corylus colurna Native Habitat: Southeastern Europe to Western Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator The Turkish Hazel, Corylus colurna, is a tree with a history deeply intertwined with both its natural distribution and its ornamental use. Its native range stretches from southeastern Eur
Basic Information Common Name: Beaked Hazelnut Scientific Name: Corylus cornuta Native Habitat: Primarily found in North America, spanning from southeastern Canada to the northeastern and central United States, and extending westward into the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. History / Discovery / Cultivator The beaked hazelnut, Corylus cornu
Basic Information Common Name: European Filbert Scientific Name: Corylus avellana Native Habitat: Europe and Western Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator The European Filbert, Corylus avellana, has a rich history deeply intertwined with human civilization, stretching back millennia. Its presence is evident in archaeological records across Europe,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
