AMERICAN HORNBEAM / BLUE BEECH
Height: 25 feet
Width: 20 feet
Foliage: Dark green
Fall Colors: Yellow to bright orange-red
Growth Rate: Slow to medium
Soil: Prefers acidic loamy soils, moist sandy soils and well-drained clay soils
Description: The American Hornbeam is a slower growing understory tree that has a shallow root system and likes well drained soils. The bark of the tree is smooth and grey in color. It can grow in full sun or full shade making it a versatile tree. The fall color can vary as the fall progresses starting with yellow and progressing to an orange-red. The American Hornbeam is a Michigan native tree.
