Description

The American Hornbeam is a hardy native tree that thrives in Massachusetts landscapes, offering year-round interest. Its deep green foliage turns vibrant orange in the fall, adding seasonal beauty to gardens and yards. In winter, the smooth, muscle-like gray bark stands out, creating an elegant silhouette against the snowy backdrop.

This low-maintenance deciduous tree produces unique tan hop-like fruit from early fall to late winter. With its rounded form and moderate size, the American Hornbeam fits well in both residential and naturalized settings. It blends seamlessly into the landscape but also pairs well with finer or coarser plants for contrast.

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Our trees are sold by height (younger trees) or by caliper (more mature trees), ensuring you find the perfect size for your landscape needs. This tree is available by trunk caliper, at 2-2.5 in. size, for a more mature, developed option.

Each plant comes with the roots balled & burlapped. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.

Plant Specs:

Botanical Name: Carpinus caroliniana
Light: full sun – part shade – full shade
Watering: around once every 7 – 10 days
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 3 – 8

Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: deciduous tree
Mature Size: height (30') , width (25')
Blooming Season: n/a
Growth Rate: slow

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