Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam Size:2.0" CALIPER The large cone panicles bloom

The large cone panicles bloom pure white and fade to pink in summer attracting butterflies

Nassella tenuissima spray

and nectar of attracts pollinators and small mammals as well

but will revive in fall

The buds open green before swelling with a color depending on the soil PH - a vibrant red in acidic soils

Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam Size:2.0" CALIPER The large cone panicles bloomThe American Hornbeam, also known as Carpinus caroliniana, is a native tree species in North America. The American Hornbeam is a small to medium sized tree that typically reaches heights of 20 to 35 feet (6 to 11 meters). It has a rounded canopy and attractive, textured bark that resembles muscle tissue, giving it the nickname "musclewood." The leaves are green in the summer and turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. This tree is known