Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam showy-plumes Image: Peter Stevens from Seattle

Image: Peter Stevens from Seattle

Calamagrostis brachytricha 01

IMAGES: João Medeiros

Chamaecyparis pisifera Filifera Sungold 1zz

Material: Fiberstone

Carpinus caroliniana ’CCMTF2’ ~ Clarynette® American Hornbeam showy-plumes Image: Peter Stevens from SeattleThe American Hornbeam, also known as Carpinus caroliniana, is a native tree species in North America. The American Hornbeam is a small to medium sized tree that typically reaches heights of 20 to 35 feet (6 to 11 meters). It has a rounded canopy and attractive, textured bark that resembles muscle tissue, giving it the nickname "musclewood." The leaves are green in the summer and turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. This tree is known