Carpinus caroliniana ‘CCSQU’
Description
“Palisade® American Hornbeam is an upright, narrow oval selection with strongly ascending branches; 2 to 1 height to width ratio; have seen the parent tree and was impressed by habit and good dark green foliage; respectable yellow fall color; 30’ by 15’; introduced by Tree Introductions.” – Dr. Michael Dirr
Information
Tree Type | Deciduous, Specialty Ornamental |
Canopy Type | Midstory |
Canopy Shape | Upright |
Soil Condition Tolerances | Acidic Soils, Alkaline Soils |
Spring Interest | Yes |
Fall Interest | No |
Native Habitat | Native |
Hardiness | 6, 7, 8 |
Seasonal Color | Yellow |
Shape | Very dense, somewhat upswept branching, dominant leader |
Size | M |
Height | 20-40' |
Spread | 10-20' |
Summer Dig | Yes |
Own Root Clone | Yes |
Form Available | Single-Trunk; Tree-Form |
