American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) – W

Price range: $65.00 through $180.00

American hornbeam grows well in heavy shade, and is found as an understory tree in forests. In early spring, yellow-green flowers emerge, and the leaves turn an attractive orange-red color in the fall. This is a wildlife-friendly tree perfect for a native garden, acting as a larval host plant, food source for mammals and birds, and a cover plant.

Height: 20′-30′
Spread: 20′-30′
Soil type: sand, clay, loam
Soil moisture: moist, well-drained, wet soil. Tolerant of dry sites.
Sun exposure: full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade
Bloom color: yellow, green
Bloom time: April to June

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