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Carpinus Collection

Carpinus, commonly known as Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), is a majestic tree that graces the landscapes of Dorset, Essex, Hertfordshire, and beyond

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) ancient pollards, Hatfield Forest, Essex, England

Hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) ancient pollards, Hatfield Forest, Essex, England, UK, October

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaves in spring. Dorset, UK May

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaves in spring. Dorset, UK May

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Carpinus betulus, hornbeam

Carpinus betulus, hornbeam
Sketch 244 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCarpinus Collection: European hornbeam tree, Carpinus betulus

European hornbeam tree, Carpinus betulus
5856123 European hornbeam tree, Carpinus betulus; (add.info.: European hornbeam tree, Carpinus betulus. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) foliage backlit on a spring afternoon, Dorset, UK. May

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) foliage backlit on a spring afternoon, Dorset, UK. May

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Ancient Common hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) pollarded, with Common bluebell

Ancient Common hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) pollarded, with Common bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in undergrowth. Hertfordshire, England, UK. May

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Hornbeam, Carpinus species, and Eglantine rose, Rosa canina

Hornbeam, Carpinus species, and Eglantine rose, Rosa canina
Hornbeam, Carpinus species, and Cynosbatus or Canirubus, Eglantine rose, Rosa canina. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 579

Curtis British Entomology Plate 579
Coleoptera: Rhizophagus bipustulatus [Plant: Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Picture No. 10896517

Picture No. 10896517
Japanese Hornbeam - Bonsai tree at spring (Carpinus laxiflora) Date:

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Illustration, Drepanulidae -- Notodontidae

Illustration, Drepanulidae -- Notodontidae -- Cilix Glaucata, Drepana Binaria, Platypteryx Falcataria, Cerura Vinula, Cerura Erminea, Cerura Bifida, Hybocampa Milhauseri, Stauropus Fagi

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Illustration, Liparidae -- Bombycoidae

Illustration, Liparidae -- Bombycoidae -- Leucoma Salicis, Ocneria Dispar, Ocneria Monacha, Porthesia Chrysorrhoea, Porthesia Auriflua, Laria V Nigra, Panthea Coenobita

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Illustration of Hornbeam (Carpinus) tree with green foliage

Illustration of Hornbeam (Carpinus) tree with green foliage

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Picture No. 10890959

Picture No. 10890959
European Hornbeam - leaf bud opening in spring (Carpinus betulus) Date:

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Picture No. 10890960

Picture No. 10890960
European Hornbeam - leaf bud opening in spring (Carpinus betulus) Date:

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Picture No. 10887199

Picture No. 10887199
Old coppiced hornbeams - in autumn in Great Wood (Carpinus betulus) Date:

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Picture No. 10887198

Picture No. 10887198
Hornbeam Trees - Pathway through old hornbeams in autumn in Great Wood (Carpinus betulus) Date:

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Picture No. 10887204

Picture No. 10887204
Fallen hornbeam leaves - in autumn in Great Wood (Carpinus betulus) Date:

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Picture No. 10887201

Picture No. 10887201
Old fallen hornbeams - in autumn in Great Wood (Carpinus betulus) Date:

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Picture No. 10887200

Picture No. 10887200
Old coppiced hornbeams - in autumn in Great Wood (Carpinus betulus) Date:

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Picture No. 10896428

Picture No. 10896428
European Hornbeam - Covered with frost (Carpinus betulus) Date:

Background imageCarpinus Collection: European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaves, growing in hedgerow beside footpath on farmland

European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaves, growing in hedgerow beside footpath on farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England, July

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Carpinus betulus L. hornbeam

Carpinus betulus L. hornbeam
Sketch 36 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Hornbeam Trees

Hornbeam Trees
Ancient hornbeam trees in Epping Forest, Essex, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Oriental Hornbeam (Carpinus orientalis) close-up of leaves and fruit, Bulgaria, may

Oriental Hornbeam (Carpinus orientalis) close-up of leaves and fruit, Bulgaria, may

Background imageCarpinus Collection: European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) habit, ancient tree growing in woodland, Barking Tye

European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) habit, ancient tree growing in woodland, Barking Tye, Suffolk, England, april

Background imageCarpinus Collection: European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) ancient coppiced woodland habitat with path and boardwalk

European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) ancient coppiced woodland habitat with path and boardwalk, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Background imageCarpinus Collection: Morning Mist, Romania

Morning Mist, Romania
Mixed beech (Fagus sp.) and hornbeam (Carpinus sp.) forest in early morning mist at the Breite, Sigishoara, Romania



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Carpinus, commonly known as Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), is a majestic tree that graces the landscapes of Dorset, Essex, Hertfordshire, and beyond. In springtime, its leaves unfurl like delicate green feathers, adding a touch of vibrancy to the English countryside. The ancient pollards of Hatfield Forest in Essex stand tall and proud, bearing witness to centuries gone by. As the sun dips low on a spring afternoon in Dorset, the backlit foliage betulus creates an ethereal glow. It's a sight that truly captures the essence of nature's beauty. In Hertfordshire's undergrowth, Common hornbeam trees proudly display their gnarled branches while Common bluebells bloom beneath them—a harmonious symphony of colors. The allure extends beyond its own presence; it often shares its space with other flora such as Eglantine rose (Rosa canina). Together they create breathtaking scenes worthy of admiration and appreciation. Even in scientific illustrations like those found in Curtis British Entomology Plate 579 or Drepanulidae—Notodontidae and Liparidae—Bombycoidae classifications—the intricate details are showcased for all to see. These depictions highlight not only its physical attributes but also its significance within ecosystems. Whether captured through photographs like Picture No. 10896517 or illustrated with precision like Picture No. 10890959, the magnificence of this tree cannot be denied. Its green foliage stands out against any backdrop and adds life to any landscape it inhabits. Carpinus is more than just a species—it is an emblematic symbol representing resilience and natural beauty throughout various regions in England. From its fresh spring leaves to ancient pollarded trunks adorned with blooming bluebells underneath—an encounter with this remarkable tree is a true feast for the senses.