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American Hornbeam

Carpinus Caroliniana

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Overview

American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), also known as Musclewood, is a versatile, slow-growing deciduous tree, featuring a distinctive fluted, gray trunk and a rounded crown that reaches up to 30 feet in height and spread. It sports elliptical, finely-toothed leaves that turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow in fall. Preferring moist, well-drained soils, it excels in both sun and shade, making it ideal for understory planting or as a focal point in a landscape design.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–9Type TreeClimate Temperate

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — is an attractive deciduous understory tree

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 20–30 Ft.
Mature width: 20–30 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Betulaceae
Climate: Temperate

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American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — consider the American Hornbeam for its enduring charm and easygoing maintenance; gray bark is fluted, image 71

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — slow-growing deciduous tree; native to the eastern United States, image 50

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — and its strong resistance to pests and disease ensures long-term structural and aesthetic integrity, image 69

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — slow-growing deciduous tree; native to the eastern United States

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — highly prized for its adaptability and ornamental features

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — the American Hornbeam adopts a round to oval shape with a symmetrical canopy; and transforming into a, image 61

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — and its strong resistance to pests and disease ensures long-term structural and aesthetic integrity

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — this versatile species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — and partial to full shade; featuring a distinctive fluted

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — gray bark is fluted with a muscular appearance

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — making it ideal for understory planting or as a focal point in a landscape design

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — gray bark is fluted with a muscular appearance; consider the American Hornbeam for its enduring charm, image 62

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — although it can tolerate sunnier spots if sufficient moisture is provided; highly prized for its, image 67

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — Despite its preference for wetter conditions; and red hues in the fall.<br><br>For landscaping designs

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana); gray trunk and a rounded crown that reaches up to 30 feet in, image 49

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — also scientifically referred to as Carpinus caroliniana; it sports elliptical, finely-toothed leaves, image 56

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — highly prized for its adaptability and ornamental features; although it can tolerate sunnier spots if, image 58

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana); gray trunk and a rounded crown that reaches up to 30 feet in height and

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — and its strong resistance to pests and disease ensures long-term structural and aesthetic integrity; tree for full

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — is an attractive deciduous understory tree; this versatile species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9

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American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — it excels in both sun and shade; shimmering a bright green in summer

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — although it can tolerate sunnier spots if sufficient moisture is provided

American Hornbeam (Carpinus Caroliniana) — featuring a distinctive fluted

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