Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam Size:2.5" CALIPER 2019-08-04 12 49 19 Crape

2019-08-04 12 49 19 Crape Myrtles with red flowers along White Barn Lane in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill

(2) Photoset by cultivar413

Grows best with bright indirect sun and moist well-drained soils

It is highly regarded for its heat tolerance and resistance to bronze birch borer

which gives it a distinctive and elegant appearance

Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam Size:2.5" CALIPER 2019-08-04 12 49 19 CrapeThe 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