American Hornbeam

The American Hornbeam tree, Carpinus caroliniana, is a shade tolerant under story tree. American Hornbeam trees are also known by the common names of Musclewood, Ironwood, Blue Beech, and Water Beech trees. This deciduous species provides nuts that are eaten by many birds such as grouse, bobwhite, pheasant and wild turkey. This shade tree will provide cool, dense shade in the summer because of its many leaves giving a dense appearance.

Merchant: Nature Hills Nursery, Inc.