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Carpinus caroliniana - American Hornbeam


  • A small, rounded deciduous tree, attractive throughout all seasons. The American Hornbeam’s branches are covered in simple, serrated leaves which are a reddish-purple in spring, a dark green as the season progresses before turning warm shades of yellow and a spectacular orange-red in the Autumn. The blue-grey bark with ridges becomes a wonderful addition the landscape in Winter. Carpinus caroliniana produces catkins of flowers in the spring which are then followed by distinctive clusters of winged fruits.

  • We have excellent quality, 10-15cm tall (unbranched) starter plants on offer. 


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