American Hornbeam 2 Live Bare Root Plants – 14+ Inches – Carpinus caroliniana

American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), also known as Musclewood, is a deciduous native tree valued for its attractive foliage and colorful fall display. This listing includes 2 live bare root plants, with the seller describing them as 1–2 years old.

Approx. 14+ inches tall at time of shipping. The plants are dug up as ordered and shipped bare root. American Hornbeam is naturally associated with streambanks, riverbanks, and woodland environments and is well suited to outdoor landscapes.

The foliage can develop shades of yellow, orange, red, and reddish purple in fall. The species can provide wildlife value as a host plant and offers food and shelter for birds and small mammals. Seller-provided hardiness information is USDA Zones 3–9.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 2 live American Hornbeam plants
• Scientific name: Carpinus caroliniana
• Common name: Musclewood
• Approx. 14+ inches tall at time of shipping
• Bare root plants
• Seller describes plants as 1–2 years old
• Deciduous foliage with yellow, orange, red, and reddish-purple fall colors
• Outdoor landscape tree
• Seller-listed USDA Zones 3–9
• Medium watering requirement
• Seller-listed sunlight range: full shade to low sun
• Dug up as ordered

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 2 live bare root American Hornbeam plants
• Bare root condition; soil/pot not included

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: American Hornbeam / Musclewood
Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not provided by seller
Sunlight: Full Shade, Low Sun
Soil: Not provided by seller
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: 3–9

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for American Hornbeam?
The seller lists American Hornbeam for USDA Zones 3–9.

2. How much sunlight does American Hornbeam prefer?
The seller lists full shade to low sun. The species is commonly associated with understory and partially shaded environments.

3. How much water does American Hornbeam need?
The seller lists a medium watering requirement. The description also notes that the species can tolerate periodic flooding.

4. What is the growth habit of American Hornbeam?
It is a deciduous outdoor tree with attractive foliage and notable yellow, orange, red, and reddish-purple fall coloration.

5. Can American Hornbeam be grown in a container?
The seller lists this item as an outdoor tree and does not provide container-specific information. It is best considered an outdoor landscape plant unless container suitability is confirmed for the intended use.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.