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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