Blue Beech or American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
Best in naturalized situations. Does well in wet soils, tolerating periodic flooding. Grows in heavy shade. Native.
Zone
3
Width
6m
Height
8m
Shape
Upright, spreading
Flower
Catkin
Flowering Time
N/A
Fruit
Nutlet
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow to orange-red
Exposure
Sun to part shade
Soil Type
Moist, acid
Branding
N/A
Harvest Time
N/A
Plume Colour
N/A