Description
Hornbeam 1-0 (Carpinus caroliniana)
Zone 3-9
Part shade / full shade
The Hornbeam is a native forest understory tree, making it useful for shady landscapes and naturalized or woodland gardens. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, changing to dark green, then turn yellow to orange-red in the fall, offering a kaleidoscope of color throughout the year. Even in winter, the tree’s fluted blue-gray bark with long, sinewy ridges make it a special addition to the landscape. This tree typically grows 20-35′ tall and has a smooth, gray trunk and larger branches when fully mature.
