Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana)
Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana)
Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana)
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Blue Beech

$850.00

The Blue Beech, also known as American Hornbeam and musclewood, is a small shrubby tree with one or more trunks.

NOTE: We use AI-enhanced photography to give you a detailed view of what these varieties look like at maturity—details that are often hard to capture in a single nursery photo. We provide these ‘future-state’ images so you can choose the perfect fit for your forever landscape.

Please keep in mind that your newly planted tree will arrive as a healthy, younger specimen, focused on root development rather than immediate size.

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2$750
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5+$550
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Description

Small, shrubby tree offering excellent food and shelter for birds and animals

The Blue Beech, also known as American Hornbeam and musclewood, is a small shrubby tree with one or more trunks. This tree has distinct flares on the trunk and branches that resemble muscle definition. There are no known major diseases or insects that affect blue-beech. Blue-beech provides food and shelter for game birds such as grouse and pheasants, small mammals, and songbirds. Deer are also known to browse the twigs and foliage.

FeaturesDescription
Scientific NameCarpinus caroliniana
Height30’-35’
Spread20’-35’ 
Hardiness Zone3
Fall ColorOrange to Red 
Preferred Soil TypeMoist, well-drained soil
Exposure TypeFull sun to full shade

Siting This Tree

It does well in full sun, part shade, and full shade. It is intolerant of salt spray, so it is best to plant this tree at least 30 feet or more away from main roads and streets. Blue Beech can be used as an ornamental tree in urban parks and large backyards.

Considerations

Due to salt intolerance, not recommended for boulevards or near roads.  

Video

Learn more about this variety from Legacy Trees founder Ron Zillmer.

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