6141 Sunset Lake Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
919-552-8286
sales@adcocksnursery.com
919-552-8286
sales@adcocksnursery.com
Grows 20'-30' ht. x 20'-30' sp.
American Hornbeam is a native deciduous understory tree in the Birch family. Its common name Musclewood comes from the appearance of the smooth bark with bumps underneath that resemble muscles.
A great tree for a naturalized area or along streams or ponds, as well as in urban settings. This is a wildlife-friendly tree perfect for a pollinator or native garden that does well as a larval host plant, a food source for mammals and birds, and a cover plant.
Plant in sandy or clay loams with high organic matter, regular moisture that are slightly acidic. Does well in heavy shade, and will show off some beautiful orange-red leaf color in the fall.
The extremely hard wood of this tree was once used by early Americans to make bowls, tool handles, and ox yokes.
Grows 5' - 6' ht. & sp.
What a beautiful flower this Camellia has! Autumn Spirit is a hybrid between C. oleifera x C. sasanqua and deserves to be a focal point of any garden. It's bright and deep pink peony-shaped blooms are an intense show-stopper, and show up early in the season.
Like most sasanquas, they prefer slightly acidic and moist, rich soil that is well-drained, and they could use a little protection from the brutal afternoon summer heat.
Our plants are espaliered, but these would work well as a corner foundation plant, screen or even in a container.
Photo Credit: NC Extension