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Carpinus caroliniana
Hornbeam American
(Zone 4) Bluish gray bark with muscular twist gives nice winter effect. Good for use in naturalized areas.

Flower:
Late April - Early May
Red Green Catkin

Fruit:
June - Oct
Red Brown
Nutlet

Fall Color:
Yellow Orange Red Purple

Shape:
Rounded

Size: 25' X 25'

Distinct Features:
Bluish bark

Best Dig Time:
Spring

Adaptable To:
Soil Type

Uses:
Hedge
Naturalizing
Screen
Understory

 

pH Preference :
Slightly Acidic soil
Neutral soil

Tolerates:
Alkaline soil

Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Tolerates:
Partial Shade
Full Sun
Shade

Soil Moisture Preferred:
Moist
Tolerates:
Wet

Site Preferred:
Poorly Drained
Well Drained

Tolerates:

Environmental Tolerances:
Disease
Pest

 
 

   
 
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