American Hornbeam – Carpinus caroliniana – Ball & Burlap Tree (Multiple Sizes)

Description

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Add natural woodland character and dependable structure to your landscape with American Hornbeam, a native shade tree known for its smooth gray bark, muscular trunk, and finely textured foliage. Its dense, rounded canopy provides excellent filtered shade in summer, while fall brings vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red. Highly adaptable and low-maintenance, it performs well in both residential landscapes and naturalized settings, especially in areas with moist soils.

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Carpinus caroliniana
• Hardiness Zone: 3–9
• Plant Height: 20–35 feet
• Spacing: 20–30 feet
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to full shade
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Flower Color: Inconspicuous
• Foliage: Dark green leaves turning yellow, orange, and red in fall
• Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
• Uses: Shade tree, naturalized areas, woodland gardens, understory planting
• Plant Type: Deciduous tree