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American Hornbeam

Botanical Name: Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)

Courtesy of Bailey Nurseries

About American Hornbeam

This attractively shaped, low-maintenance, native tree enjoys shady sites. It is a slow-growing tree that is well-suited as an understory tree for woodland gardens. It prefers fertile, moist, acidic soils, but will tolerate some extremes.

Plant Details

Common Name:

American Hornbeam

Leaf Color:

Green

Leaf Fall Color

Yellow, Orange and Red

Bloom Time:

Feb

Sun Exposure:

Likes Sun to Part Sun

Growth Rate:

Slow

Mature Shape:

Rounded

Mature Height:

20ft to 30ft

Mature Width:

20ft to 30ft

Attributes:

Attracts Birds