— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
The American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Betulaceae family and can be found across a wide range of regions in North America, including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky… American hornbeam (Latin: Carpinus caroliniana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
American hornbeam is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
American hornbeam is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, FLA, and GEO. This perennial plant thrives in full sun to partial sun and shade, and prefers moist soil conditions, tolerating a range of soil types from light and sandy to medium and heavy clay.
American hornbeam grows best in USDA zone 3-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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