But, it is strong and dense, 45 pounds per cubic foot. The wood is also extremely efficient fuel and was a staple in the fires of white colonists and Native American tribes. Leaves are alternate, simple, blades 2½–4½ inches long, 1½–2½ inches wide, broadest at or below the middle; margin sharply and densely toothed; base often uneven; upper surface yellowish to … It prefers deep, fertile, moist, acidic soil and grows best in partial shade, but will The American Hornbeam is a short, stubby tree that can have one or more trunks, each a foot wide and aesthetically pleasing. :s�L������@ӡ���igI%�NA#�S�t1��˦K'Ir����c��y���/o��E��p�]��R��L�%�p bыXZ�H����DV��iYg�~�o �>�Ce�#���������j���w�k�?��'��Ư��S�� �.e� Hop hornbeam, Ostrya virginiana, has light brown shreddy bark and gets the hop hornbeam name from the cluster of overlapping seed pods which resemble a cone of fruits on a hop vine. 0000025563 00000 n It is used to make tool handles, … A handsome tree in many locations, the tree slowly reaches a height and spread of 20 to 30 feet. Beaver uses American . American hornbeam is also know "1� 0000005366 00000 n Noteworthy Characteristics. Alternate names include ironwood, musclewood (trunk resembles the shape . 0000003343 00000 n 0000008018 00000 n Copyright © 2008-2021 Eric Meier | All Rights Reserved. Hornbeam has alternate simple leaves, with fine teeth and tapering to a sharp point. The dark-green leaves are coarsely serrated and often turn shades of yellow, orange and red in the fall. 0000005443 00000 n Uses The wood of hop hornbeam is hard and durable. Carpinus caroliniana, the American hornbeam, is a small hardwood tree in the genus Carpinus. H�|TMo�0��W�4HC�J���H�:�A���b�U�]���׏���]�"�L���G҅���f7��2I$(H�gRH)]H2p�J��>� The American hornbeam can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or as a single-stemmed tree. Common Uses: Furniture, canes, tool handles, and other turned objects. 0000052406 00000 n Stains, glues, and finishes well. American hornbeam is more difficult to transplant than European hornbeam. Common Uses: Fuelwood, wheels, handles, shafts, and other small wood parts. The trunks of Hornbeam trees are fluted, which is sometimes still evident in processed lumber—the growth rings in the endgrain may appear more polygonal and faceted rather than perfectly circular. The hard wood of American hornbeam is used to make golf clubs, tool handles and mallets. Height: 20’ - 30’ Spread: 20’ - 30’ Shape: Round, spreading Site preference: Rich, moist soils Zone: 3b - 9a Wet/dry: Prefers moist soil, but will tolerate some intermittent drought. Eastern hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is aka ironwood. 0000004861 00000 n American Hornbeam Fruit - Photo by Paul Wray, Iowa State University. 131 36 Hornbeam never grows to a huge size, perhaps six or seven inches through on average. Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. endstream endobj 132 0 obj<>/Metadata 22 0 R/PieceInfo<>>>/Pages 21 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/OCProperties<>/StructTreeRoot 24 0 R/Type/Catalog/LastModified(D:20060705092002)/PageLabels 19 0 R>> endobj 133 0 obj<>/PageElement<>>>/Name(HeaderFooter)/Type/OCG>> endobj 134 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 135 0 obj<> endobj 136 0 obj<> endobj 137 0 obj<> endobj 138 0 obj<> endobj 139 0 obj<> endobj 140 0 obj[/ICCBased 155 0 R] endobj 141 0 obj<> endobj 142 0 obj<> endobj 143 0 obj<> endobj 144 0 obj<> endobj 145 0 obj<>stream Rot Resistance: Hornbeam is rated as non-durable to perishable in regards to decay resistance, and is also susceptible to insect attack. Extremely hard wood used for heavy applications. Workability: Overall, Hornbeam is considered difficult to work on account of its density and toughness. Difficult to transplant due to deep spreading lateral roots. American hornbeam is planted in landscapes and naturalized areas. American hornbeam can be confused with another member of the birch family, Eastern hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana). Prices for the wood should be moderate throughout its natural range. 0000005110 00000 n American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) is aka blue beach, muscle wood and ironwood. Stains, glues, and finishes well. Along those lines, … Also in this family is the somewhat related Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana). OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : American hornbeam is usually regarded as a weed tree because of its small size and poor form [6,27]. Brush, 24 October 2014 While the American hornbeam’s utility for humans is limited by the strength of its wood and its multi stemmed construction, the hornbeam plays an integral role in the lives of many animal species. The bark is bluish-gray, thin, fairly smooth, and heavily fluted. Color is nearly white. Medicinal use of American Hornbeam: Description of the plant: Habitat of the herb: Edible parts of American Hornbeam: Also known as muscle wood and blue beach. beech, water beech. American hornbeam is a wonderful addition to small yards, and is also perfect for a natural landscape or as a specimen tree. x�b```�; R�� ��X8n0\6g`(u@H11�8=隹B#�=�ky�%DJ�L�vtt4�� #�r � ��`~�o�7��'1\a``�����iB�� 6͒�x�}0vHM�ƪ�Yx1��;O����0X0�an`b�c`9`������ ��a���Abk d`d/��9}�4ۤ˗q.^ �30��|�T�` . Latin name: Carpinus caroliniana. According tot he book Native American Ethnobotany, teas or infusions made with the bark can be used topically for aches and pains, including full body baths to treat sore muscles or arthritis, and as a mouthwash for toothache. pH: 4.0 - 7.4 Native range: Eastern United States Other: Prefers shaded, moist soils. Buy this classic tree today! 0000012248 00000 n pH: 4.0 - 7.4 Native range: Eastern United States Other: Prefers shaded, moist soils. The wood can also be used as gear pegs in simple machines, including traditional windmills. The muscle-like bark is smooth, gray, and fluted. However, this same density, coupled with its fine and even grain, make an excellent turning wood. It is more narrow and upright than the European hornbeam. It is also used in parquet flooring and for making chess pieces. It's an excellent tree for lawns, street trees, or parks.