Flower and fruit: Flowers are green catkins and bloom from April until June. Monoecious. Male flowers are 1 to 1½ inches long; female flowers are 2 to 3 inches long with three-lobed bracts.

Do hornbeam trees have flowers?

The hornbeam is monoecious: A plant or plant species producing male and female reproductive structures on the same plant but on separate flowers. Male and female flowers appear in spring on separate catkins (slim cylindrical flower clusters). The flowers are wind pollinated.

How do you care for a hornbeam tree?

Hornbeam Care

They grow in sun or shade and prefer organically rich soil. Young hornbeams need regular irrigation in the absence of rain, but they tolerate longer periods between waterings as they age. Organic soil that holds moisture well can help cut down on the amount of supplemental watering.