Carpinus caroliniana
Carpinus caroliniana
IRONWOOD
Betulaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates R-9 (south side of Baker Building), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'46''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common in Delaware)
IRONWOOD
Betulaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates R-9 (south side of Baker Building), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'46''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- small deciduous tree
- etymology: Carpinus = latin name; caroliniana = of Carolina
- also called American hornbeam, and musclewood
- leaves simple, egg-shaped, toothed, alternate
- monoecious (separate male and female flowers on the same plant); flowers small, in catkins
- fruit small, dry, with conspicuous leafy bracts; wind-dispersed
- bark distinctive; looks “muscular”
- wood very hard, hence common name ”ironwood”
- very shade-tolerant
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common in Delaware)
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