American Hornbeam; Musclewood; Blue Beech; Water Beech

American Hornbeam; Musclewood; Blue Beech; Water Beech winter

Overview

Scientific NameCarpinus caroliniana
Common NameAmerican Hornbeam; Musclewood; Blue Beech; Water Beech
FamilyBetulaceae
CollectionChampion Trees
Year Planted1992
Average Tree SizeSmall, Medium
Growth RateSlow
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained, Wet Soil
Native RangeNorth America
Hardiness Zone3 to 9
Season of InterestEarly Winter, Mid Winter, Late Winter, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid Fall
Supported WildlifeGame Birds, Small Mammals, Songbirds

American Hornbeam; Musclewood; Blue Beech; Water Beech Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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