species 39,472 observations

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Field notes

Supports All

82 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hickory Tussock Moth, American Dagger, Red-spotted Admiral, Spotted Apatelodes Moth 55
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Northern Red Oak Jewel Beetle, Beech Borer, Hornbeam Leaf Gall Midge, Agrilus carpini 6
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Scaphoideus incisus, American Beaver, Telamona tristis, Oncopsis nigrinasi 15
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Glossonotus acuminatus, Dimorphic Jumping Spider, Variegated Midget, Banasa calva 6

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Part shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Resists: Black walnut Dry soil Fire Heavy shade Storm damage Urban conditions Wet soil Wind
Habit: Clumping Multi stemmed Oval Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.