American Hornbeam

Description

Carpinus caroliniana

A beautiful and underused native woodland tree; very interesting gray bark is almost muscular in appearance, makes a strong winter statement; also excellent blend of fall colors and curious hop-like fruit; good small multipurpose shade tree. Native to New England.

Size: 30 ft h x 25 ft w
Color: forest green foliage
Zone: 3
Light Exposure: full sun to shade

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