Carpinus caroliniana var. virginiana

American Hornbeam

Family: Betulaceae Birch


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Orange, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 20' to 30' / 6.00m to 9.20m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive