Carpinus caroliniana 'Collynair®'

Collynair® American Hornbeam

This American hornbeam has an upright, columnar habit that makes it perfect for tight spaces and a good choice for a street tree.

This member of the birch family is a native tree known for its fine branching texture and thin gray bark that covers a sinewy or muscled trunk. The leaves have a doubly toothed margin and turn an attractive orange-red color in the fall. Tolerates wet soil.

  • Deciduous, native tree
  • Upright habit
  • Good street tree

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Patent: PPAF
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-8
  • Height: 30-40 ft
  • Spread: 15-20 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Landscape Characteristics
Bark Color
Branch Structure
Classification by Use
Native
Street Tree
Habit
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Growth Rate
Moderate
Slow
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Foliage Color
Green
Yellow
Attributes
Native
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carpinus caroliniana 'Collynair®'

Plant in sandy or clay loams with high organic matter, regular moisture, and slightly acidic soils. Does well in heavy shade. It is tolerant of drier sites, some sun, wind, and periodic flooding. Can be difficult to transplant so best moved in spring.