American Hornbeam

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Product Overview:

Carpinus caroliniana, commonly called the American hornbeam, is a slow-growing, deciduous, small to medium-sized understory tree with an attractive globular form. Native to Missouri, it is typically found in rich moist woods, valleys, ravine bottoms, and rocky slopes along streams. This beautiful tree grows 20-35 feet tall and features a smooth, gray trunk and larger branches with distinctive muscle-like fluting, giving it the nickname 'muscle wood.' Flowers appear in spring in separate male and female catkins, which give way to clusters of winged nutlets. Its serrated, elliptic-oval, dark green leaves often produce respectable colorful shades.

Key Features:

• Attractive Form: Small to medium-sized tree with a globular shape.

• Distinctive Bark: Smooth, gray trunk with muscle-like fluting.

• Seasonal Color: Leaves change to yellow, orange, purple, or red throughout the year.

• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts finches, ruffed grouse, and wild turkeys with its nutlets.

• Versatile Growth: Can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or single-stemmed tree.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 20-35 feet tall

• Spread: Varies based on growth conditions

• Bloom Time: Spring

• Flower Color: Separate male and female catkins

• Leaf Color: Dark green, changing to yellow, orange, purple, or red

Care & Maintenance:

• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, acidic soils and performs well in rich, fertile soil.

• Watering: Water regularly until established.

• Tolerant Conditions: Withstands flooding and is more heat-tolerant than other members of this genus.

Ideal Uses: American hornbeam is perfect for small yards, naturalistic gardens, and as a specimen tree. Its distinctive appearance and colorful foliage make it a standout in any landscape.

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Shipping Information:

• Available Size: Hornbeam trees are growing in quart-size containers.