American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
Small, attractive tree or large shrub with attractive foliage and flowers, and very unique “muscled” trunk.
BLOOM TIME
- September
SUNLIGHT
- Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Dry
- Moist
- Wet
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- High Organic Matter
- pH Acid <6.0
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT
12-20'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
10-100
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Birds, Mammals
Artist: Michael Boardman
Photo Credit: Arthur Haines