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

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Michael Boardman

Photo Credit: Arthur Haines