Carpinus, Blue Beech 'Firespire®' (Large Sizes)

Carpinus, Blue Beech 'Firespire®' (Large Sizes)
Carpinus, Blue Beech 'Firespire®' (Large Sizes)
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An outstanding upright form with gorgeous, fiery orange and red colors in autumn. A good screening plant or specimen plant that will grow in sun or shade.

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Firespire American Hornbeam has forest green deciduous foliage on a tree with an oval habit of growth. The serrated pointy leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. It produces small clusters of tan hop-like fruit from early fall to late winter. The smooth silvery blue bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Firespire American Hornbeam is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Firespire American Hornbeam is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Accent
  • Shade
  • Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Firespire American Hornbeam will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.

This tree performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species.

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Tree Type Shade & Ornamental
Sun Preference Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Mature Height (Range) 15 - 25 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Common Family Name Beech

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