Scientific Name
Carpinus caroliniana

Common Name
Ironwood; Musclewood; American hornbeam

Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; does well in moist towet soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Wide spreading flat or round top; single or multistemmed
Height: 20 to 30'
Width: 20 to 30'
Leaf: 2.5 to 5" alternate, simple leaf; yellow, orange, and scarlet fall color (seedling variability)
Flower/Fruit: Small seed-like nutlet
Comments: Native; difficult to transplant; good street tree; sculptural appearance of trunk (smooth; fluted; ridges); very hard wood
Cultivars: --



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