{"product_id":"20-seeds-american-hornbeam-ironwood-carpinus-caroliniana-shade-tree","title":"20 Seeds American Hornbeam Ironwood Carpinus caroliniana Shade Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nAmerican 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Carpinus caroliniana\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: American Hornbeam\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Deciduous tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Moist, well-drained loam\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 3-9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Cold stratification recommended\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Sow in fall or stratify before spring\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 20-30 feet\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Native understory tree with ornamental bark and fall color\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664717283464,"sku":"WOSE-048","price":9.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_8cb6d279-8a54-49e7-8303-11f86795e540.png?v=1791898035","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/20-seeds-american-hornbeam-ironwood-carpinus-caroliniana-shade-tree","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}