Carpinus caroliniana 'Ames 32093'
American Hornbeam

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Emerges crimson and transitions to green)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown;green (Mature)
 Ultimate Height:
30 9 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Moist, rich , and acidic
 Range:
Central North America
  Special Characteristics:
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    • Additional Information

    Popular in urban landscapes due to its small size and bright fall foliage. Collected as a seed by by Jeff Carstens and Andy Schmitz from the Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center, IA in 2013. Little information is known about how much it differs from its parent.

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