#1 Musclewood (FREE) Limit (1)
Common Name: Musclewood
Latin Name: Carpinus caroliniana
Description & Overview
A mid-sized tree with a low canopy that varies in fall color from orange to red. As the bark matures it exhibits smooth ripples reminiscent of muscles. Birds nest in the tree and eat the seeds. Mammals eat the leaves and twigs. Musclewood is the host plants for some butterflies. Beavers seem to prefer its wood. Use as as a specimen or deciduous screen. Naturalize an area, benefitting wildlife. Plant as a specimen in full sun.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 25-30'
Mature Width: 25-30'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Features & Benefits: Benefits Wildlife, Fall Color, Interesting Bark, Winter Interest, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Musclewood
Latin Name: Carpinus caroliniana
Description & Overview
A mid-sized tree with a low canopy that varies in fall color from orange to red. As the bark matures it exhibits smooth ripples reminiscent of muscles. Birds nest in the tree and eat the seeds. Mammals eat the leaves and twigs. Musclewood is the host plants for some butterflies. Beavers seem to prefer its wood. Use as as a specimen or deciduous screen. Naturalize an area, benefitting wildlife. Plant as a specimen in full sun.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 25-30'
Mature Width: 25-30'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Features & Benefits: Benefits Wildlife, Fall Color, Interesting Bark, Winter Interest, Wisconsin Native