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Carpinus caroliniana

Musclewood/ Ironwood/ Blue Beech

The attributes of this slow growing native tree have given rise to many common names.  The wood is very hard and heavy (Ironwood) and the handsome bue-gray bark is fluted with long sinewy ridges (Musclewood) that is particularly interesting during the winter.

Height:  20-30'

Spread:  20'

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