Musclewood Tree is a unique tree that stands out year around, but mostly during the fall because of the very unique yellow-orange fall color.
Musclewood Tree (Carpinus caroliniana)
What did the beaver say to the tree?
It was nice gnawing you!
It was nice gnawing you!
Did you know?
- The wood is used to make golf clubs
- The wood is also used to make handles, fuels, cogs, levers, and wedges
Common Names:
- Musclewood Tree
- American Hornbeam
- Blue-Beech
Wildlife Benefits:
- Songbirds, fox, and gray squirrels eat the seeds and buds
- Rabbits, beavers, and white-tailed deer eat the leaves, twigs, and larger stems
- Beavers heavily use the wood for their dams
Habitat:
- Woodlands
Size:
- 15-25' tall, with a crown width of 15-25'
Growing Conditions:
- Partial sun to shade
- Moist, well-drained soil
Select Identification Characteristics:
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Bud Arrangement: Alternate
- Terminal Bud: Single
