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Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)
$25.00
Works best as an understory tree in low, shady places, though it shows remarkable adaptability to drier, sunnier sites. It will tolerate periodic flooding. Provided adequate moisture, hornbeam will thrive in full sun and be more dense and symmetrical than in shade.
Landscape size: up to 35-50 feet
Bloom Color: Red, Green
Bloom Time: Mar, Apr ,May
Growing Conditions
- Light Requirement: Part Shade, Shade
- Soil Description: Moist, rich, deep soils; Sensitive to drought, heat, and soil compaction
The catkins are occasionally eaten by ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasants, and quail. The nutlets are eaten by these birds as well as by yellow-rumped warblers and by foxes and squirrels.
