{"product_id":"carpinus-caroliniana","title":"Carpinus Caroliniana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small native understory tree known for its smooth, sinewy gray bark and refined, layered branching. Its compact size and strong fall color make it an excellent choice for woodland gardens and shaded landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 - 30 ft x 20 - 30 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate deer resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to eastern North America, commonly found in understory woodland environments and along streambanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds are eaten by small birds and woodland species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies \u0026amp; Moths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost plant for several native moth and butterfly species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMammals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides cover and habitat for small woodland animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant 20 - 30 ft apart for natural form development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens, understory plantings, and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCornus alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares layered branching and thrives in similar understory conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds late season interest in shaded woodland settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOsmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides soft texture in moist woodland soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsarum canadense (Wild Ginger)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates a dense native groundcover beneath trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45885836525729,"sku":"CARPINUS CAROLINIANA","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Carpinuscaroliniana_Americanhornbeam.png?v=1775541813","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/carpinus-caroliniana","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}