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Carpinus caroliniana

Blue-Beech, American Hornbeam, Musclewood, Ironwood

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

6 - 9m

Width:

6 - 9m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade Full Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Sensitive

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. It has been observed that two-lined chesnut borer has attacked and killed stressed trees.

Management Notes

Can prune into hedge, tall screen or single-stemmed tree

Cultivars 

Native Flame (JFS-KW6), Uxbridge