20 Seeds American Hornbeam Ironwood Carpinus caroliniana Shade Tree

American Hornbeam, also known as Ironwood, is a deciduous understory tree native to eastern North America. It is valued for its smooth, muscular gray bark, dense foliage, and strong, hard wood, making it a distinctive and attractive choice for naturalized areas and shade gardens.
American Hornbeam works well as a specimen tree, in woodland plantings, or along stream banks. Its blue-green leaves turn yellow to orange-red in autumn, and its hop-like seed clusters add seasonal interest. It grows slowly to medium and can be pruned for hedges or left to develop a broad, rounded canopy.
Species: Carpinus caroliniana
Variety: American Hornbeam
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained loam
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended
Sowing: Sow in fall or stratify before spring
Spacing: 20-30 feet
Notes: Native understory tree with ornamental bark and fall color