Hornbeams (Carpinus betulus), also known as hornbeams, are not beeches despite their name. Unlike common beeches (Fagus sylvatica), the hornbeam is not poisonous. Hornbeam hedges are therefore also the ideal planting for playgrounds or kindergartens.
Neither leaves nor fruits of the hornbeam are poisonous
Hornbeams are not poisonous
Hornbeams belong to the birch family. They are characterized by the fact that they contain no toxins, neither in the leaves and flowers nor in the fruits.
In contrast to the common beech, where the beechnuts in particular pose a slight risk of poisoning, the nuts of the hornbeam are also not poisonous.
You can therefore plant a hornbeam or a hedge beech hedge without any worries. The hornbeam is particularly popular on playgrounds or in kindergartens because it is easy to care for and harmless.
tips
Hornbeams are also harmless to animals. If you have a dog and cat in the house, you should not use beech trees when creating a hedge, but prefer non-poisonous hornbeams.