Fire King™ Hornbeam

Choose Fire King™ Hornbeam if you want a tidy upright shade tree with strong red-orange fall color; the tradeoff is that it needs real room overhead and will not give the broad shade of a maple.

Buy This If

• You want upright structure.
• You value strong fall color.
• You need a tougher lawn tree.

Skip This If

• You need dense screening.
• Your soil stays wet.
• You have limited overhead space.

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Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Fire King™ Hornbeam when a customer wants fall color and structure, but does not have the space or need for a wide-spreading maple.

Plant Facts

Customers Usually Ask

Is this a good street tree?

Yes, if the planting strip and overhead space are large enough.

Will it screen the neighbors?

Not by itself; use it as a shade tree, not a privacy wall.

Does it need much pruning?

Plan on light structural pruning when young, then only occasional cleanup.