An upright form with outstanding orange-red fall color. It is quite similar in scale and form to Cornus mas Golden Glory. An excellent choice for a screening plant due to its slow growth rate, slender form, and adaptability to sun and shade. Bird friendly. Botanical Name- Carpinus caroliniana ‘J.N. Spire Upright’ Pronunciation- kar-PY-nus kair-oh-lin-ee-AY-nuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 20 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to shade Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil, but very tolerant once established Current Size- 10 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Goldie’s Wood Fern – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, shelter for small fauna Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C41 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to maintain shape in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch to conserve moisture. Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in late winter or summer to maintain shape. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay soil around the root zone for better aeration. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Canker diseases, leaf miners
