By Jackie Carroll A lovely shade tree suitable for most settings, American hornbeams are compact trees that fit the scale of the average home landscape perfectly. The hornbeam tree info in this article will help you decide whether the tree is right for you, and tell you how to care for it. Hornbeam Tree Info American hornbeams (Carpinus caroliniana) are small trees that serve many purposes in the home landscape. In the shade of other trees, they have an attractive, open shape, but in sunlight they have a tight, dense growth pattern. They provide top quality shade for both humans and wildlife. Birds and small mammals find shelter and nesting sites among the branches, and eat the fruit and nutlets that appear later in the year. The tree is an excellent choice for attracting wildlife, including some highly desirable songbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Additionally, children love hornbeams, which have strong, low-growing
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