Carpinus caroliniana
Carpinus caroliniana American hornbeam
A shrub-looking small deciduous tree of the forest understory. Has distinctive gray bark with a sinewy texture and a rather dense timber.
Habitat & Range
Common in moist woods, stream shores, swamps.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC |
Characteristics
Leaves simple and alternate, margins coarsely toothed.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Carpinus caroliniana American hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana gallery
Plant Life-Form
deciduous tree
Common Names
American hornbeam
blue beech
