Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam / Blue Beech / Musclewood) Size:#2 Pot Do not confuse this native

Do not confuse this native species with its non-native European cousin Acorus calamus

Why Plant Natives

narrow inflorescences are iconic along the beaches and dunes where it grows

Monarch's need milkweeds

Its foliage tends to flop in mid to late season due to the weight of the seed heads

Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam / Blue Beech / Musclewood) Size:#2 Pot Do not confuse this nativeCarpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam Blue Beech Musclewood) is a native understory tree that can be used extremely well in shade and woodland gardens for that sub canopy naturalized texture. It can also perform well as mid level visual screens. Leaves are a beautiful yellow to orange in the fall. The bark on this tree is unique because of its smooth yet muscular look, giving it another common name of musclewood. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil