Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam
American Hornbeam is a handsome, small- to medium-sized tree with multiple stems that forms wide, horizontal canopy. Dark green leaves can be yellow, orange, red or purple in fall. Beautiful thin, blue-gray bark.
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Beautiful form and foliage |
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Interesting bark |
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Useful in smaller, urban landscapes |
Height20-40 Feet |
Spread20-50 Feet |
USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 9
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