Latin Name Carpinus caroliniana
Current Height & Cost 6ft - $150 planted
Eventual Size at Maturity Height - 25ft Spread - 15ft
Space Requirements at least 12ft from paved surfaces and buildings, 20ft from existing trees
Form rounded
Growth Rate 1 - 2 ft/year
Air Pollution Tolerant No
Drought Resistant No
Moisture Tolerant No
Light Required full sun to ¾ shade
Fall Colour yellow to orange
Special Features beautiful blue-grey bark similar to the American beech tree
Wildlife yields small, hard fruit for songbirds
Tree Tips ideal for a small, shady yard; holds its dried leaves in winter and provides screening