Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF1’ ~ Collynair® American Hornbeam Size:3.5" CALIPER the Photographer

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Well Draining Soil

IMAGE: Manfred Werner - Tsui

and is self pollinating with a low chill requirement of only 200 hrs

moist well-drained acidic soils

Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF1’ ~ Collynair® American Hornbeam Size:3.5" CALIPER the PhotographerCollynair American Hornbeam is a slow growing native deciduous tree with an upright oval crown. Its smooth grey bark and thick branches have distinct muscle like fluting when mature. The oval dark green foliage emerges bright green and turns yellow and orange in the fall. Separate male (white) and female (green) catkins bloom in early spring and the female catkins give way to distinct clusters of winged nutlets. Prefers rich moist soils. Collynair has