Price range: $29.99 through $44.99
Focal point, Pollinator Plants, Rain Gardens
20 to 30'
1 Gallon, 2 Gallon
February
Green, White
Medium
Average, rich, organic.
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Full shade, Part shade
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) is a small to medium tree that grows naturally in streambanks, riverbanks, and maritime forests. While it is typically an understory tree that prefers partial to full shade, it can be adaptable to drier, sunnier sites. Its most notable ornamental quality is its vibrant fall color, which can range anywhere from yellow to orange to red to reddish purple. American Hornbeam is an excellent choice for a butterfly or pollinator garden since it is a host plant to multiple species, including the Red-Spotted Purple (shown above), the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and the Striped Hairstreak. It can also be used in rain gardens since it tolerates periodical flooding. The small, ribbed nutlet produced by American Hornbeam provides food for a variety of birds and small mammals. The nutlet is edible but is not often used by humans. American Hornbeam is also commonly used as cover and shelter for wildlife.
Direct Native Plants ships from our nurseries in Middle River, Maryland, and Woodstock, Illinois. Orders are shipped via FedEx Ground from these locations and typically arrive at most destinations within two (2) business days from the day they ship.
To get your plants to you as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ship orders based on current inventory availability and your proximity to our nurseries. This helps ensure faster delivery and the best experience for your order. In some cases, items in the same order may ship from different locations.
