Hornbeam Maple (Acer Carpinifolium) – 3 Gallon Pot

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An attractive and uncommon maple species, Acer carpinifolium, commonly called Hornbeam Maple, has uncharacteristic foliage that looks more like the elongated arrow-shape leaves of a hornbeam tree, in the genus Carpinus, rather than the lobed leaves of a maple (Acer). A native of Japan, it forms a beautiful small tree to about 20 feet tall in as many years and maybe 30 feet at maturity. In the wild it is most often seen as a multi-trunk tree, however the ones we grow and offer are single trunk, which makes them a better fit for smaller landscape spaces. The foliage growth is quite dense, with long, drooping, bright green leaves having toothed edges. Fall brings a deep shade of golden-yellow. An adaptable tree, Hornbeam Maple makes for an outstanding specimen tree or screen in sunny or partially shaded woodland or landscape borders with moist soils, including heavy clay and alkaline or acidic soil.

Growing 20 to 30 feet tall and equally as wide, the Hornbeam Maple is ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings. It fits in nicely along sunny to partially shaded woodland borders and streambanks or to frame an entryway such as a drive. Can also be useful as a loose screen or tall informal hedge. A fine addition to birds gardens, rain gardens and Japanese or Asian gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 30 feet apart for space between trees

Hornbeam Maple is easy to grow in a variety of soil types, including heavy clay, preferring a moist, fertile, acidic or alkaline soil. It will grow in full sun to part shade, but not as dense with more shade. No pruning is necessary though as the tree grows taller lower branches can be removed to expose more trunk.