Carpinus caroliniana 'Collynair®'
Collynair® American Hornbeam
This American hornbeam has an upright, columnar habit that makes it perfect for tight spaces and a good choice for a street tree.
This member of the birch family is a native tree known for its fine branching texture and thin gray bark that covers a sinewy or muscled trunk. The leaves have a doubly toothed margin and turn an attractive orange-red color in the fall. Tolerates wet soil.
- Deciduous, native tree
- Upright habit
- Good street tree
- Category: Tree, Native
- Patent: PPAF
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 30-40 ft
- Spread: 15-20 ft
- Foliage Color: Green
Habit
| • | Upright |
Foliage
| • | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Native |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carpinus caroliniana 'Collynair®'
Plant in sandy or clay loams with high organic matter, regular moisture, and slightly acidic soils. Does well in heavy shade. It is tolerant of drier sites, some sun, wind, and periodic flooding. Can be difficult to transplant so best moved in spring.