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American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) - 3 gallon TREE

Key Features

Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Height: 25-35'

Features: Deer resistant, Inedible fruit, Yellow Fall Color

Sun Exposure: Sun

$97.00
$97.00

    Description

    The American Hornbeam, or Carpinus caroliniana, is a versatile and attractive deciduous tree that can enhance any home landscape with its striking appearance and adaptability. Belonging to the Betulaceae family, this tree is native to the eastern United States and is well-suited to a variety of growing conditions, making it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking a low-maintenance yet visually appealing addition to their garden. Featuring a mature height of 20-30 feet and a similar spread, the American Hornbeam boasts a rounded crown and a distinctive fluted trunk. Its leaves are a deep green during the growing season, transforming into a brilliant display of orange, red, and yellow in the autumn. This tree thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers well-drained soils, requiring only moderate watering once established. The American Hornbeam offers numerous benefits. Its adaptability to urban settings makes it a perfect solution for enhancing city gardens or providing shade in suburban yards. The tree's robust nature and seasonal beauty make it a favored choice for those looking to add a touch of natural elegance to their outdoor spaces. In addition to its ornamental value, the American Hornbeam has a rich history of use by Native Americans for crafting tools, underscoring its durability and cultural significance.

    ** Please note that online inventory is completely separate from in-store inventory. Please call the Garden Center at (219) 663-1042 or contact us at orders@niemeyerstone.com for inquiries about plants available in our store. Our grower partnership allows us to offer many more varieties online than we are able to carry in our Garden Center.

    Full Plant Details

    Hardiness Zones: 5–9

    Height: 25-35'

    Features: Deer resistant, Inedible fruit, Yellow Fall Color

    Sun Exposure: Sun

    Width: 20-25'

    Soil Conditions: Average

    Growth Habit: Rounded

    Other Features: Native, Urban Tolerant
    American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) - 3 gallon TREE

    Plant Size Notice

    The plant images shown on our website represent the mature size and appearance of each plant at full growth.

    • Trees & Shrubs: the actual plant you receive will be smaller and less developed, as it is sold and shipped in its growing stage.
    • Perennials: the actual plant you receive may be smaller than what the photos represent, and may not be in a blooming stage.
    • Plants shipped very early in the season may be dormant or just breaking ground.
    • Plants shipped late in the season may be defoliated due to natural dormancy

    This is completely normal—and with the right care, your plant will grow and thrive into the beautiful specimen shown in the photo.

    If you have any questions about the current size of a plant before ordering, feel free to reach out—we're happy to help!

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    FAQs

    How do i know the size of the plant?

    As is typical in Nursery and Garden Center sales, the plants are listed by the size of the container in which they are grown. While we are in the process of standardizing how our plants are listed here online, many of them still have the notations from the grower's availability list. Here are some common ones that you will see on our website:

    • 17cm = about 6.5" diameter = 1 gallon container
    • 19cm = about 7.5" diameter = 1 gallon container
    • G1 = 1 gallon container
    • G2 = 2 gallon container
    • G3 = 3 gallon container

    The size of the actual plant will vary greatly based on the plant, season, and growing stage. In some cases we can provide some more details from the grower as requested.

    How big will my plant be?

    The plant images shown on our website represent the mature size and appearance of each plant at full growth.

    • Trees & Shrubs: the actual plant you receive will be smaller and less developed, as it is sold and shipped in its growing stage.
    • Perennials: the actual plant you receive may be smaller than what the photos represent, and may not be in a blooming stage.
    • Plants shipped very early in the season may be dormant or just breaking ground.

    This is completely normal—and with the right care, your plant will grow and thrive into the beautiful specimen shown in the photo.

    If you have any questions about the current size of a plant before ordering, feel free to reach out—we're happy to help!

    When will my plant arrive?

    Orders are received and processed immediately, and are typically shipped within 24 hours. Plant orders are shipped via UPS Ground should arrive within 3 days in most areas.

    How do i plant and care for my new plant?

    See our Planting and Care Tips for instructions on how to plant trees and shrubs, and some watering tips.

    Please note that online inventory is completely separate from in-store inventory. Please call the Garden Center at (219) 663-1042 or contact us here for inquiries about plants available in our store.