American Hornbeam

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.