Fire King™ Hornbeam
Quick Overview
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Quick Overview
Fire King™ Hornbeam attracts wildlife which brings a sense of peace and beauty to your home landscape. Plant this versatile tree anywhere its uniform shape and outstanding fall color can be most enjoyed.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Fire King™ Hornbeam’s adaptability, fast growth rate, and bright red-orange fall color make this tree a top pick for Chicagoland landscapes. This ornamental tree attracts wildlife which brings a sense of peace and beauty to home landscapes.
Where to put it:
Fire King™ Hornbeam should be planted where its uniform shape and outstanding fall color can be most enjoyed. This versatile tree is perfect for adding privacy & screening and is attractive to the eye as an accent tree.
What it needs:
Fire King™ Hornbeam will do well in full sun to full shade. It’s tolerant of a variety of soil conditions. Be sure to follow our tree care instructions for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.
Specs
| Botanical Name | Carpinus caroliniana ‘J.N. Select A’ PP29969 |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Tree Type | Ornamental & Flowering |
| Size Range | Small Tree (15-25 feet) |
| Mature Height | 20' |
| Mature Spread | 20' |
| Shape | Round |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Fall Color | Red/Orange |
| Flower Color | N/A |
| Decorative Fruit | Nutlet |
| Landscape Uses | Privacy/Screening, Ornamental/Flowering |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
| Standout Feature | Bright fall color, Uniform shape |
