| American Hornbeam | |
| Ironwood | |
| Musclewood | |
| Blue Beech |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Spring Fall |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Size: | 1"-2" 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Groundcover Salad greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
