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RedCrocus American Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana for shade gardens 2-2.5" cal B&B

RedCrocus American Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana for shade gardens 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Carpinus caroliniana - Single Stem Information Page
Carpinus caroliniana - Single Stem

Carpinus caroliniana - Single Stem

The Carpinus caroliniana, commonly known as the American Hornbeam, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It is renowned for its attractive, smooth, gray bark and its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. This tree is often used in landscaping for its beautiful fall foliage, which ranges from yellow to orange and red.

The American Hornbeam is ideal for naturalized areas, shade gardens, or as a small specimen tree in residential landscapes. Its dense foliage provides excellent cover and habitat for wildlife.

Plant Details
  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Carpinus caroliniana - Single Stem
  • Common Name Common Name: American Hornbeam
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically 20-30 feet tall, with a similar spread
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to medium
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Oak, Maple, and other native trees
Care Tips
  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall for best results
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay and loam
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases
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