Hornbeam Tree Facts

'Strength', 'Optimism', both 'Meekness' and 'Confidence'!

Hornbeam wood is the strongest of all trees in Europe.

It is also known as Ironwood due to its hardness.

'Horn' in the name is referring to the rugged and horny texture, although it could be that this name is from the Old English word 'horn', meaning 'hard' (due to the tree's strength).

'Beam' is an Anglo-Saxon word for 'tree'.

Its drooping fruits are known as 'samaras'.

Hornbeam wood was used for wheels, screws, and butchers' chopping boards.

Drinks containing Hornbeam extracts are believed to energise.

The leaves can be used to treat wounds.

Used as a remedy to treat weariness and exhaustion.

Often used as a dense hedging plant although they can grow to 60 ft in height.