Size and Light Requirements

The hornbeam is a small, slow-growing tree reaching 20 feet in height over a 30-year period. It prefers light shade, but will also thrive in full sun.

Plant This Tree

This tree is available through our residential planting program, RiverSmart Homes.

You can get up to $50 back for planting this tree yourself through our tree rebate program.

Photo Credits

Matt Bright, Katja Schulz, NatureServe, Suzanne Cadwell, Rob Duval

Find Another Tree

All the trees in this guide have been selected by Casey Trees and are well adapted to the soil and conditions present in Washington, DC.

Flowering Dogwood
American Hophornbeam