Native Flame® American Hornbeam
Native Flame® is a selection of American Hornbeam chosen for dark green summer foliage and a crackling red fall color display. This new clonal selection from the great American tree grower, J. Frank Schmidt & Son, offers a new way to put a reliable, repetitive element into the naturalized garden.
| Category: | Ornamental, Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Size: | Medium |
| Adaptability: | Acidic Soil |
| Fall Color: | Red |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
| Native Habitat: | USA - Eastern |
| Hardiness: | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Form: | Oval, Upright |
| Mature Size: | 30' tall by 20' wide |
| Seasonal Interest: | Dark green; drops ahead of Carpinus betulus. |
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