Hi everyone,
I have a Carolina Hornbeam (I think it might be a variation of the American Hornbeam) and during the hot DC Summer I underwatered accidentally for a couple of days and all the leaves dried up and fell. I cut them all off (around August) and then the tree began to slowly recover growing a small amount of leaves. For the winter, starting about a month ago, I brought it inside. It dropped all of its new growth and has no leaves now. I am unsure if this means its dying or if it means that it has gone into dormancy. Some of the smaller branches seem dry but closer to the trunk they are a bit more flexible. I made a small scratch in the turnk and it looks like a very light brown. Do Hornbeams drop their leaves during winter? Is there a chance it will remain leaf-less until spring and yet still be alive?
Thanks for a any help!
I have a Carolina Hornbeam (I think it might be a variation of the American Hornbeam) and during the hot DC Summer I underwatered accidentally for a couple of days and all the leaves dried up and fell. I cut them all off (around August) and then the tree began to slowly recover growing a small amount of leaves. For the winter, starting about a month ago, I brought it inside. It dropped all of its new growth and has no leaves now. I am unsure if this means its dying or if it means that it has gone into dormancy. Some of the smaller branches seem dry but closer to the trunk they are a bit more flexible. I made a small scratch in the turnk and it looks like a very light brown. Do Hornbeams drop their leaves during winter? Is there a chance it will remain leaf-less until spring and yet still be alive?
Thanks for a any help!