Carpinus caroliniana (Blue Beech)

Also called American hornbeam. Nice shade tree for small yards. Clean ornamental with no off-season.

Associates: Carya cordiformis (Bitternut Hickory), Claytonia virginica (Spring Beauty), Dentaria laciniata (Toothwort), Phlox divaricata (Blue/Woodland Phlox), Prunus serotina (Wild Black Cherry), Quercus alba (White Oak), Quercus rubra (Red Oak), Smilacina racemosa (False Solomon’s Seal), Tilia americana (American Linden)