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.

	Beautiful form and foliage
	Interesting bark
	Useful in smaller, urban landscapes

Height 20-40 Feet

Spread 20-50 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure • Full Sun to Part Shade	Habit • Deciduous	Landscape Use • Tree	Water Needs • Medium • Low