American Hornbeam | Carpinus caroliniana
Sustainable Landscaping with Native Plants
Family: Betulaceae
Common Name | American Beech
Botanical Name | Carpinus caroliniana
Native of Eastern U.S.
The most climate-adaptable of our native trees, Americn Hornbeam is found in both upland and floodplain forests throughout eastern North America. It is noted for its multi-season beautiful thin, bluish-gray bark that appears to “ripple” as the tree matures, which leads to its alternative name: “Musclewood.” Simple toothed leaves are dark green and have variable yellow, orange, red or reddish purple fall color. Its native beauty lends itself to naturalistic plantings.
The leaves are elliptical, simple, and alternate with double serrated margins seldom marred by insect or disease. One of the few landscape trees that does well in full shade. The smooth, slate gray bark adds winter interest.
Photo by Katja Schulz licensed by CC BY 2.0
This native cultivator adapts to a wide range of soil textures, moisture levels, drainage patterns and pH levels. Seeds, buds, twigs and leaves are food sources for songbirds and small wildlife. A 2022 Urban Tree of the Year, 2020 Pennsylvania Gold Medal Award, 2014 Green Ribbon Native Plants Winner, and 2017 Garden Club of America Plant of the Year Honorable Mention.
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