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| Family | Carpinaceae | | Plant Type | tree | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 6 - 10.5 m (20 - 35 ft) | | Spread | 6 - 10.5 m (20 - 35 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam | | Soil pH | acidic |
| | Description | Carpinus caroliniana (American hornbeam) bears medium green blooms during late winter. This tree has greyish green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Hedge, lawn, naturalization, shade, street planting and screening. | | Special Characteristics | In the fall, Carpinus caroliniana enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Carpinus caroliniana (American hornbeam) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |
