Carpinus caroliniana, American Hornbeam 18-24"

Botanic Name (s):    Carpinus caroliniana

Common Name(s):   American hornbeam, ironwood, musclewood  

Mature height :15-30'

Mature spread:35'

Flower Color/ Bloom Time :       red / April-May                                           

Fruit:              Nut like / June-October                        

Fall Color:Orange, red

Sun Exposure:    Part Sun    Part Shade    Full Shade

Soil moisture:      Average    Moist  

Soil Ph:4-7.4

Soil Type:  Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay      

Sandy soil, coarse texture                                                                                          

Native Habitat:   River margins, bottomlands, swamps                  

Notes:          Slow growing                          

Average Wildlife Value:    Beneficial Insects          Butterflies       Songbirds         Small Mammals                         

FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands                                                                                                    

Native To Mountain Regions                                                

Native to Piedmont Regions                                                                                           

Native Tree