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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