Live American Hornbeam Plant – Carpinus caroliniana 10–12 Inch | Quart Pot | Shade-Tolerant Native Tree | Blue Beech | Fall Color

Bring the beauty of a native woodland tree to your landscape with a live American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), also known as Blue Beech or Musclewood. This compact deciduous tree is valued for its excellent shade tolerance, distinctive fluted bark, attractive foliage, and beautiful yellow to orange-red fall color. It is a wonderful choice for woodland gardens, understory planting, native landscapes, and shaded garden areas. This young plant is approximately 10–12 inches tall and arrives established in a quart pot.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live American Hornbeam plant
✔️ Approximately 10–12 inches tall
✔️ Established in a quart pot
✔️ Healthy rooted young tree
✔️ Native North American species
✔️ Carefully packaged for shipping

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Hornbeam, Blue Beech, Musclewood
Botanical Name: Carpinus caroliniana
Plant Type: Deciduous native tree
Growth Stage: Young plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates some sun with adequate moisture
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to clay
Watering: Regular watering, especially while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 20–30 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Yes, while young; best planted in the landscape as it matures

💡 Care Tip: Plant American Hornbeam in moist, well-draining soil and provide shade or filtered light for best results. Keep the soil consistently moist while the tree establishes, especially during hot or dry periods. Avoid prolonged drought conditions.