Carpinus Fire King™ is a cultivated selection of the American hornbeam—a small native deciduous tree prized for its reliable fiery fall color, smooth bark, and compact form. The green leaves turn shades a bright mix of red and orange in the fall.
This tree is known for its adaptability to various soil types and its ability to tolerate shade, making it suitable for woodland gardens or shaded areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate occasional flooding.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America, GA Native |
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Height: |
20' - 30' |
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Spread: |
15' - 20' |
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Spacing: |
15’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White (male), Green (female) |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Leaf spots, cankers and twig blight are occasional disease problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen planting or Grove, Wetlands and ponds, Woodland Garden, Naturalized Areas, Native Garden, Screening, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Serviceberry, Elderberry, Viburnum
IMAGES: Photos by Plants Nouveau, Fire King Hornbeam.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
