Hornbeam Tree Height Shipped:3 4 Feet The flowers are modest yet Protect the tree against The flowers are modest yet charming and the dark blue clusters of drupes that follow create a vibrant contrast before the leaves senesce It's a perfect solution for last minute surprises In conclusion‚ the trees of hornbeam that we share our landscapes with‚ are certainly‚ an impressively diverse and stunning tree to have in any landscape‚ especially considering their various characteristics and outstanding seasonal diversity․ As an insect and disease resistant tree‚ the hornbeam is easy to grow․ But its symbolism adds a particular appeal․ A hornbeam tree in a garden‚ on a street or in a park presents a landscape which inspires contemplation and admiration․ We plant and nurture these trees to symbolize the values we seek to represent: strength and resilience‚ and the beauty that endures through all seasons of life․ The foliage is bright green well into summer‚ contrasting with the delicateness of the hornbeam as a whole․ The hornbeam tree's bark is silver gray and smooth when the tree is younger‚ but becomes more scurfy and bristly with age․ The tree can adapt itself to varying soil types as it grows older‚ requiring well drained soil but tolerating occasional waterlogged conditions in its older life․ The narrow upright habit of their rather sculptural forms‚ and their height of 30 to 40 feet give them a vertical accent without the bulk of larger trees․