The Townsend River Walk & Arboretum Picnic Area, Demonstration Rain Water Garden, Children's Wooden Play Train and More is scheduled to be completed in 2025 and is estimated to cost $ 7,000.   We are providing the volunteers but we need your generous donations for the materials.

GBU Life of Pittsburgh is matching the first $2000 in donations! 

American Hornbeam

Details

Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana

Trail Location: 29

American Hornbeam at the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum

  1. General Info
  2. Flowers
  3. Leaves
  4. Fruit
  5. Wildlife Value
  6. Addtional Info

Plant Type: Deciduous

Family: Betulaceae (Birch)

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

USDA Plant Id: CACA18

Height: 20 - 30

Spread: 20 - 35

Flowering Month: March, April, May

Flower:: Minimal

Bloom Information:: Red/Brown(male), Light Green(female) blooms April

Larval host plant for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Red-spotted Purple Butterflies.