Fire Belle American Hornbeam is a native treasure selected specifically for the most spectacular fall color ever recorded in this beloved species, a blazing, true fire-red that lights up the autumn landscape like no other hornbeam before it. Discovered and selected by renowned horticulturist Mike Yanny, this small native tree brings four seasons of ornamental interest: graceful smooth gray bark, wildlife-supporting catkins, dense summer shade, and that unforgettable autumn fire.

• The brightest, most consistent fire-red fall color of any American Hornbeam available
• Native to North America, supports butterflies as a larval host plant
• Distinctive smooth, sinewy gray ‘muscle-wood’ bark provides winter interest
• Seeds feed songbirds and wildlife through fall and winter
• Adaptable to wet sites, clay soils, and part shade conditions
• Slow-growing, long-lived, matures to 20–30 ft. tall with a rounded crown
• Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9

Plant Fire Belle American Hornbeam in full sun to part shade in moist, slightly acidic, loamy or clay soil. It is adaptable to wet sites but sensitive to prolonged drought, mulch well and water during dry spells after planting. Best fall color develops in full sun. Use it as a specimen tree, a naturalized area planting, or a woodland garden focal point where its stunning autumn display can be fully appreciated. Add this exceptional native beauty to your landscape today!