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American Hornbeam &#; NJ
Carpinus caroliniana
Trees of the same species are compared using the following calculation:
x = Tree Trunk Circumference (Inches);
y = Tree Height (Feet);
z = Tree’s Average Crown Spread (Feet);
x + y + (z/4) = Total Points
Total Points
Trunk Circumference: inches
Height: 55 feet
Crown Spread: 72 feet
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Description:
Small tree with beautiful smooth, grey, fluted bark. Also called musclewood because of its sinuous texture. Prefers deep fertile, moist, acidic soil. 20 to 30 feet tall. Full sun to shade.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | American Hornbeam, Blue Beech |
| Plant Family: | Betulaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Trees |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Birds |
| Bloom Time: | March to May |
| Global and State Rank: | SNR, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Loam, Sandy, Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to shade |
| Light Range: | Sun, Shade, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
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The American Hornbeam has forest green deciduous foliage on a tree with a round habit of growth. The pointy leaves vända an outstanding orange in the fall. It produces small clusters of tan hop-like fruit from early fall to late winter. The smooth silvery blue bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
The American Hornbeam is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and fryst vatten best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negativ characteristics.
The American Hornbeam fryst vatten recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Shade
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
The American Hornbeam will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power l