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American Hornbeam
Quick Overview
American Hornbeam is a widely adaptable ornamental, or small shade tree, with outstanding gold to bright orange-red fall foliage. This native tree is also known as Blue Beech, Ironwood, and Musclewood; names inspired by the smooth, gray, irregularly fluted trunk. American Hornbeam is a widely adaptable small tree with outstanding fall color, excellent for natural or native plantings.