Carpinus caroliniana

An understory tree with distinctive bark and showy fruit.

Seedling

seedling Carpinus
First leaves already show distinctive shape and veining.
R. Parker

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
musclewood
American hornbeam
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Part Sun

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