Common Name
American Hornbeam/Musclewood
Scientific Name
Carpinus caroliniana
Hardiness Zone
3b [-30 to -35]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Moderate
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Tolerant
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
13
Planting Area
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Winter Interest
Native to Vermont
Under Power Lines
Form
Upright oval
Mature Height
30 feet
Crown Spread
25 feet
Limitations
- Potentially invasive species
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Slow to recover from transplanting. Tolerates pruning for hedge or screen.