American Hornbeam
American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
Type: Medium tree
Sun Needs: Part-Full shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Mature Size(ft): 20-35 x 20-35
Bloom Time: February
Growth Rate: Slow
Estimated size at delivery: 4-5
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Shade garden tree
• Understory plantings
• Urban landscapes with moist soils
Ecological benefits:
• Host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Red-spotted Purple butterflies
• Seeds eaten by birds and small mammals
• Supports caterpillars that feed birds
Other info:
Smooth, gray trunk gives this tree the nickname of musclewood. Great shape and low maintenance makes this tree great for understory or in shady lawns. Tolerates clay soil and black walnut.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder