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American Hornbeam Tree

American Hornbeam Tree
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American Hornbeam Tree

Carpinus caroliniana

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May 2025
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The American Hornbeam has an oval shaped canopy with dark green foliage that turns to a yellow to bright orange-red in the fall. It has a tight gray, irregular bark that that resembles muscles. Slow growth rate.

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Plant Features

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Growing Zones
Zones
3-9
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Size

Height:
25
ft.
Spread:
20
ft.
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Colors

Bloom Color:
Fall Color:
Orange to Red
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Extra Features

Hardy

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