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American Hornbeam Tree

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The American Hornbeam Tree (Carpinus caroliniana) The American Hornbeam (also known as "Blue Beech" & "Musclewood") is a slow growing, small deciduous tree that has a muscular-ripple like twist in the trunk. This Hornbeam is stately and has an irregular, wide spreading form that makes it a unique tree for the landscape. Has dark green leaves that change to yellow, orange and scarlet in fall. American hornbeam differ from those of its cousin, the hophornbeam, in that they form in the spring vs the previous fall. The extremely hard wood of this tree will, as the common name suggests, take a horn-like polish and was once used by early Americans to make bowls, tool handles and ox yokes. Commercial use of hornbeam wood is not practicable, however, due to the limited amount of wood that can be harvested per tree.

Plant in average, medium moisture soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, organically rich soils.

Height: 20-35'
Width: 20-35'
Spacing: 30-40'
Zones: 3-9

What you are purchasing is 1 American Hornbeam Tree, featuring our GTSuper Roots System, shipped at a size of your choosing. Handle with care.

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Thomas J McGonnigle
American Hornbeam

Very healthy looking, and I'm looking forward to seeing bloom

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Laura Prescott
Tree arrived

Enclosed are some photos. Hoping it will survive. Was supose to arrive last Friday. Arrived today Monday the 27th of June. Will plant it and hope it will survive. Will keep you posted if it makes it. Looking forward seeing it grow.
Thank you
Rgds Laura Prescott.

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William Tucker
Hornbeam order

Seedlings were well packaged, delivered promptly by USPS. I planted them the next day following the clear and complete instructions that came with the plants. Thanks for the service and shipment.

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William Mayhall
American Hornbeam tree

2nd tree in the order ... also arrived timely and in great shape!

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nettie smith
trees planted in buckets

Got my 2 trees planted after soaking. Not that I'm watching the pots but I am. Hopeful.N Lei Smith

Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
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Thomas J McGonnigle
American Hornbeam

Very healthy looking, and I'm looking forward to seeing bloom

L
Laura Prescott
Tree arrived

Enclosed are some photos. Hoping it will survive. Was supose to arrive last Friday. Arrived today Monday the 27th of June. Will plant it and hope it will survive. Will keep you posted if it makes it. Looking forward seeing it grow.
Thank you
Rgds Laura Prescott.

W
William Tucker
Hornbeam order

Seedlings were well packaged, delivered promptly by USPS. I planted them the next day following the clear and complete instructions that came with the plants. Thanks for the service and shipment.

W
William Mayhall
American Hornbeam tree

2nd tree in the order ... also arrived timely and in great shape!

n
nettie smith
trees planted in buckets

Got my 2 trees planted after soaking. Not that I'm watching the pots but I am. Hopeful.N Lei Smith