american hornbeam

Tree Care Tips

  • Water tree immediately after planting! Then your tree will need 15-20 gallons of water each week May - September
  • Maintain tree by removing weeds, litter, and pet waste nearby
  • Plant flowers or non-woody plants around tree 3 feet from base
  • Add a ring of mulch around the tree 6 inches from the base and 3-4 inches thick to suppress weeds and add nutrients 

 

Culture

  • Height: 20-35 ft. 
  • Leaves: serrated, oval; emerge dark green, shades of yellow/orange/red in fall
  • Flowers: separate male and female catkins (cylindrical flower) 
  • Shape: round
  • Sun: part shade to full sun

This project is made possible with funding provided by the Office of the New York State Attorney General and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation through the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund.