American Hornbeam

Mature Height: 20 – 35 ft
Mature Width: 20 – 30 ft
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Hardiness Zones: 3 – 9
Sun Exposure: Full sun to shade
Soil Preference: Moist, fertile, well-drained

Also called musclewood for its sinewy trunk, American Hornbeam is a native understory tree with attractive bark, finely serrated leaves, and strong fall color. Tolerant of shade and urban conditions, it’s great for naturalized or woodland settings.