American Hornbeam
American Hornbeam
Help visitors identify a small, shade-loving understory tree. This 9 x 12-inch trail sign explains that the American hornbeam grows beneath the forest canopy, especially in moist soils, and is also called blue beech for its bluish-gray bark or ironwood for its extremely hard wood. Its oval, dark green leaves have pointed tips and double saw-toothed edges and turn red, orange and yellow in fall. Songbirds are drawn to its forked branches, dense crown and seeds.
- Detailed leaf and branch illustration
- Why it's called blue beech and ironwood
- Double saw-toothed leaves and fall color
- Value to songbirds
Available in a variety of durable outdoor substrates. Ideal for nature trails, parks, wildlife refuges, boardwalks, schools and nature centers.
Related signs: American Beech, Forest Layers, American Elm. Browse all our trail signs, or contact us about a custom sign.
How to Choose the Right Material
How to Choose the Right Material
PermPrint Lite and Powder-Coated PermPrint are both simple and sturdy signs. Choosing the right option for your project depends on your mounting method preferences.
- PermPrint Lite: ¼” aluminum composite panel with UV print and clear-coat protectant; separate brackets & mounting screws provided
- (Coming Soon) PermPrint with Plastic Frame: Replaceable 0.08” solid aluminum plate installed in a plastic frame with brackets, UV print, and clear-coat protectant. The plastic frame allows replacement plates to be purchased in the future more economically than replacing the frame-and-plate combo.
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