Carpinus coreana
Korean Hornbeam
Rare in the nursery trade, this species deserves wider use as a small specimen tree; tiny leaves and tight internodes with excellent fall color; excellent ornamental features.Mature height
20-30ftftZone
5Light
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Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam
Handsome native with smooth fluted gray bark; an excellent understory and suitable street tree; fall color bright yellow to orange and scarlet;Mature height
30ftZone
3Light
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Carpinus japonica
Japanese Hornbeam
A small tree growing to 20 to 30 ft; wide-spreading branches radiate like the ribs on a fan. Handsome narrow green, corrugated leaves turn bright yellow in fall. The 3-5” long hop-like chartreuse fruits are an attractive summer feature.Mature height
20-30ftZone
5Light
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