American hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana

ABOUT
C. caroliniana is a small, deciduous tree to around 10m tall with branches that droop at the tips and fluted, grey bark. The bright green leaves are ovate, serrated and prominently veined and turn shades of orange, yellow and red in autumn. Green catkins borne in spring are followed by fruiting clusters around 7cm longin autumn
Plant Info
Care
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About this plant
Names
Family
Betulaceae
Synonyms
American hornbeam blue beech ironwood water beech see more
Common names
Carpinus americana
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
8-12 metres
Spread
wider than 8 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 1
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance
Propogation
Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or by grafting
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free
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