Medium sized understory or woodland tree with attractive globular shape. Suitable for sun or shade, and tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions. Interesting winged nutlets form in autumn when the foliage turns shades of orange and red. Often called the muscle tree due to the ridges that form in mature trees. Bird attracting.
| Common Name | American Hornbeam |
|---|---|
| Position | Full sun |
| Height | 8m |
| Width | 4m |
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