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