Hornbeam, Pyramidal 2.5"
Pyramidal Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
Height: Typically 15–20 feet tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 10–12 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 10–12 feet apart for a balanced, architecturally refined display
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Description
Pyramidal Hornbeam is a stunning, deciduous tree that makes a sophisticated statement in your landscape. Its naturally upright, pyramidal form and dense, bright green foliage lend a crisp, modern look while its leaves transition to warm, golden hues in the fall. Perfectly suited for Michigan’s cooler climate, this tree remains more compact than its counterparts in milder regions, making it ideal for smaller landscapes, formal borders, or as an elegant focal point in mixed plantings. While it produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, its true visual interest lies in its architectural shape and seasonal leaf color change. The tree’s minimal maintenance requirements and moderate water needs make it a reliable choice that is also deer resistant.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial sun (at least 5–6 hours of direct light daily)
- Soil: Prefers moist, well‐drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Requires consistent, moderate watering during the growing season—adjust for cooler Michigan conditions
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter to remove dead or unruly branches and maintain its tidy, pyramidal shape
- Pollination & Fruit: Produces inconspicuous flowers and non-significant fruit that do not require special pollination efforts
Refresh your landscape with the refined elegance of Pyramidal Hornbeam—a low-maintenance, architectural tree that delivers year‐round seasonal interest and a timeless statement in any outdoor setting.
