From what ive seen and heard, you dont get the dense ramification of its European counterpart, but it still looks a suitable bonsai candidate, here are some American Hornbeam pulled from Facebook, with their captions.
From Harry harringtons page:
Before and after images of a Carpinus caroliniana/ American Hornbeam bonsai I finished working on yesterday.
A heavy old tree, I believe originating from field grown material by John Trott, it’s height is 18”/45cm.
The owner says it’s been hanging around in his garden largely unworked for years, I think it’s a bit of a star!
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American Hornbeam - this forest was created using small seedlings in a workshop with Bill Valavanis 20 years ago. From the collection of Tom Bjorholm currently maintained at Eisei-en.
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Second growing season from collected stump. American Hornbeam.
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American hornbeam from air layering. 10 years in training. repot into Sara Reyner pot. From Boon's page
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American Hornbeam in central Florida. $1500. Cash only at pickup.
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