Carpinus caroliniana ~ American Hornbeam, Musclewood, Blue Beech disease-resistant IMAGE: AfroBrazilian: Aleksandrs Balodis

IMAGE: AfroBrazilian: Aleksandrs Balodis

This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

making it suitable for hedges

The dense holly like  foliage is a dark green year round and highly fragrant creamy white flowers grow in clusters along stems in fall

truly crimson flowers and prominent yellow-tipped stamen that bloom in fall which attracts butterflies

Carpinus caroliniana ~ American Hornbeam, Musclewood, Blue Beech disease-resistant IMAGE: AfroBrazilian: Aleksandrs BalodisThe American Hornbeam, also known as Carpinus caroliniana, is a native tree species in North America. The American Hornbeam is a small to medium sized tree that typically reaches heights of 20 to 35 feet (6 to 11 meters). It has a rounded canopy and attractive, textured bark that resembles muscle tissue, giving it the nickname "musclewood." The leaves are green in the summer and turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. This tree is known