American Hornbeam

Mature Height: 20'-35'

Mature Width: 20'-35' 

Sunlight: Part Shade, Shade

Growth Rate: Slow

Shape: Oval

Fall Foliage: Orange, Red

Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana

American hornbeam is an understory tree that will give you all season interest with its unique gray ridged trunk, subtle yet distinctive seed pods during the summer, and attractive fall foliage.  The seeds from this tree provide an important food source for many birds and local wildlife.  It’s also a vital host plant for Red-spotted Purple butterflies, Tiger Swallowtails and more.


ATTRACTS:

Eastern tiger swallowtail

Red-spotted purple

American goldfinch

Northern mockingbird

Rose-breasted grosbeak

Northern cardinal

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