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American Hornbeam
FAMILY: BETULACEAE
About American Hornbeam at OSU's Landscape Plants site
Native to U.S. east of Mississippi to southern Mexico and Honduras.
Height seldom exceeds 60’. Leaves 2-4” long, bright green. Fall color can be yellow to pink/purple.
Bark on mature trees is blue-gray with sinews (another common name is muscle tree).
Wood from this tree is very strong.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | Right of Way | 25' Height 44' Spread 7.2' Circ. |  |