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Uxbridge Rising Fire® American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana 'Uxbridge' Rising Fire®
Rising Fire® American Hornbeam
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A lively mix of bright red and orange fall colors and distinctive columnar shape combine to offer a new look for a popular and widely adaptable North American tree. Vigorous, yet mannerly growth habit. Good cold hardiness.
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Plant facts
Quick answers
How big does Uxbridge Rising Fire® American Hornbeam get?
About 30' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Uxbridge Rising Fire® American Hornbeam need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Uxbridge Rising Fire® American Hornbeam need?
Moderate water use.
Will Uxbridge Rising Fire® American Hornbeam grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Uxbridge Rising Fire® American Hornbeam in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Uxbridge Rising Fire® American Hornbeam wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.