Species description: The American hornbeam is a renowned deciduous hardwood tree native to eastern North America. The species is valued for its contorted trunk and branch structure, muscular appearing bark, and pleated lustrous green leaves.
Specimen description: This hornbeam specimen has already developed a trunk caliper of about an inch, great movement, and excellent branch options for a small to large bonsai. The tree has escape branches that could be used to increase its size depending on the future artist’s vision. The roots could be improved over time with scarification or grafting.
USDA zones: 3-9
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Watering requirements: Keep moist, do not allow to dry out.
Size: 1 gallon pot
Shipping: This tree may ship dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab
Species description: The American hornbeam is a renowned deciduous hardwood tree native to eastern North America. The species is valued for its contorted trunk and branch structure, muscular appearing bark, and pleated lustrous green leaves.
Specimen description: This hornbeam specimen has already developed a trunk caliper of about an inch, great movement, and excellent branch options for a small to large bonsai. The tree has escape branches that could be used to increase its size depending on the future artist’s vision. The roots could be improved over time with scarification or grafting.
USDA zones: 3-9
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Watering requirements: Keep moist, do not allow to dry out.
Size: 1 gallon pot
Shipping: This tree may ship dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab
