Orange Crush American Hornbeam
Orange Crush is cultivar of our native Hornbeam. Also known as Blue Beech or Ironwood, Carpinus caroliniana has carved a niche in the understory where it tolerates both shade and periodic flooding. Orange Crush was selected in North Georgia where it provided orange fall color on a rounded form. Cutting grown plants provide uniform plantings.
| Category: | Shade Tree, Ornamental, Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Size: | Medium |
| Adaptability: | Acidic Soil |
| Fall Color: | Orange |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
| Native Habitat: | USA - Eastern |
| Hardiness: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Form: | Oval, Upright |
| Mature Size: | 30' tall by 30' wide |
| Seasonal Interest: | Medium green. Bark is reminiscent of a flexed muscle and provides year-long interest |
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