Carpinus caroliniana, the American hornbeam, is a small hardwood understory tree in the genus Carpinus. American hornbeam is also known as blue-beech, ironwood, musclewood and …

Mar 26, 2025 · Musclewood is a hardy, Wisconsin native tree that exhibits beautiful fall color that ranges from yellow to orangey-red. Multiple stems give it the appearance of a large shrub, but …

The common name musclewood comes from the appearance of the smooth bark over branches with sinewy fluting that resembles muscles. The species epithet is Latin for “Carolinian.” Plant …

Dec 13, 2023 · Musclewood refers to hornbeam's fluted, smooth trunk, blue beech to the bluish-grey color of the bark. The fluted trunk is one of the characteristics that allow us to enjoy …

American hornbeam, or musclewood, is one of Missouri's most popular native trees for landscaping. It makes a good shade tree, its sinewy, smooth gray bark adds real interest, and …

Blue beech can be grown as a large shrub, a single-stemmed tree or a multi-stemmed tree. The attractive smooth bluish-gray bark on this tree provides multiple seasons of interest. The fluted …

The smooth, gray trunk and larger branches of a mature tree exhibit a distinctive muscle-like fluting that has given rise to another common name of musclewood for this tree.

The most climate-adaptable of our native trees is noted both for its multi-season interest and the fluted bark, which leads to its alternative name: “Musclewood.” This understory plant is found …

Feb 15, 2020 · Musclewood takes a roughly rounded shape, growing slowly to a maximum size of about 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide. It’s a great choice for small spaces, and its shade tolerance …

Description: This small tree usually has a single trunk that is often crooked and a broad rounded crown; it is up to 35' tall. The trunk is up to 1¼' across; it is somewhat fluted and appears …