CARPINUS caroliniana Autumn Fire™

Autumn Fire™ brings a new form to our native American Hornbeam. Not only is it a true fastigiate form with crisp green summer foliage but also sports amazing shades of burgundy, orange and red foliage in the fall-with color that can persist into November. Selected as a seedling from the native Ohio species. A Klyn Nurseries Introduction.

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CARPINUS caroliniana Autumn Fire™  – Autumn Fire™ Hornbeam

Autumn Fire™ brings a new form to our native American Hornbeam. Not only is it a true fastigiate form with crisp green summer foliage but also sports amazing shades of burgundy, orange, and red foliage in the fall with color that can persist into November. Autumn Fire™ has proven to be a vigorous grower and brings a new possibility for design where a narrow, upright, small to medium-sized tree is needed. Useful as a street tree for narrow space, as a screen, or where space is limited providing great seasonal autumnal color. Selected as a seedling from the Native Ohio species. A Klyn Nurseries Introduction.

Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade/Full Shade

Soil: Sandy, Clay, Loam, and Slightly Acidic Soils

Size: Height 25ft., Width 6-8ft.

Zone: 5-9

Flower: Insufficient

Bloom Time: April-May

Attributes: Native to Ohio, Fall Foliage, Street Tree, Wildlife Food Source

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