Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam Size:2.0" CALIPER COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris

COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris

The large cone panicles bloom pure white and fade to pink in summer attracting butterflies

arranged in opposite pairs along the branches

Nassella tenuissima spray

and nectar of attracts pollinators and small mammals as well

Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam Size:2.0" CALIPER COMPANION PLANTS: LiatrisThe American Hornbeam, also known as Carpinus caroliniana, is a native tree species in North America. The American Hornbeam is a small to medium sized tree that typically reaches heights of 20 to 35 feet (6 to 11 meters). It has a rounded canopy and attractive, textured bark that resembles muscle tissue, giving it the nickname "musclewood." The leaves are green in the summer and turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. This tree is known