Native Flame® American Hornbeam 30×20

• Spring: Fresh green foliage emerges, creating a lush, dense canopy.
• Summer: Deep green leaves provide cooling shade and strong structure.
• Fall: Leaves transition to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, creating a brilliant autumn display.
• Winter: Smooth gray bark and elegant branching add architectural interest to the landscape.

The Native Flame® American Hornbeam is a hardy, low-maintenance tree that adapts well to different environments.

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade for best growth and fall color.
• Soil: Grows well in moist, well-drained soils but is highly adaptable to clay, loam, and sandy conditions.
• Watering: Requires regular watering during establishment; moderate drought tolerance once mature.
• Fertilization: Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage growth.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; shape in late winter or early spring if necessary.
• Pest/Disease Resistance: Naturally resistant to pests and diseases, making it a long-lived and reliable choice.

The Native Flame® American Hornbeam is a versatile, compact tree perfect for residential and commercial landscapes. Its dense green canopy and manageable size make it an excellent shade provider for patios, sidewalks, and courtyards. In fall, its stunning red and orange foliage adds a dramatic seasonal display that rivals even the best autumn trees.

This tree is an ideal choice for urban planting, as it is resistant to pollution, tolerates compacted soils, and thrives in wet or dry conditions. Its naturally rounded shape and strong branching make it low-maintenance and easy to manage, whether used as a specimen tree, in group plantings, or lining a street or pathway.