Thursday, October 23, 2025
Open today 4 PM - 11 PM
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Open today 4 PM - 11 PM
American Hornbeam; Musclewood; Blue Beech; Water Beech
Overview
| Scientific Name | Carpinus caroliniana |
|---|---|
| Common Name | American Hornbeam; Musclewood; Blue Beech; Water Beech |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Collection | Champion Trees |
| Year Planted | 1992 |
| Average Tree Size | Small, Medium |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Requirements | Moist, Well-drained, Wet Soil |
| Native Range | North America |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 to 9 |
| Season of Interest | Early Winter, Mid Winter, Late Winter, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid Fall |
| Supported Wildlife | Game Birds, Small Mammals, Songbirds |
Photo Gallery
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American Hornbeam; Musclewood; Blue Beech; Water Beech Map Location
Key
Deciduous Trees
Deciduous Champion Trees
Coniferous Trees
Coniferous Champion Trees
Shrubs
Champion Shrubs
