Profile
American Hornbeam (Ironwood)
Carpinus caroliniana
Deciduous Tree
Height |
20 - 30 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
20 - 30 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Similar to C. betulus but smaller in size; does not tolerate pruning; autumn color ranging from yellow-orange to scarlet; tolerates a wide range of soils including wet and flooded soils; grows in full sun to full shade. |
Limitations |
Inferior tree to C. betulus but has merit. |
Hardiness |
SE (Zone 3) |
Origin |
Nova Scotia to Minnesota |
