ornamental tree
American hornbeam
A handsome native tree that takes shade and tight spaces.
Growing Profile
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a-9a
- Sun
- partial, full
- Soil
- loam, clay
- Water
- medium
- Goals
- Privacy & screening, Curb appeal & color, Pollinators & wildlife, Low-maintenance natives
Harvest & Use
green leaves all season; copper fall color; smooth muscle bark
Useful search phrase: American hornbeam.