Iron Cascade American Musclewood - Carpinus caroliniana 'Iron Cascade' Size:7 Gallon Wildlife Value: Flowers attract pollinating

Wildlife Value: Flowers attract pollinating flies

average to poor

Wildlife Value: Provides cover for birds and small mammals

5’-2’ tall

protect from strong winds

Iron Cascade American Musclewood - Carpinus caroliniana 'Iron Cascade' Size:7 Gallon Wildlife Value: Flowers attract pollinatingWhether you call it Hornbeam, Ironwood, Musclewood, or even Blue Beech, this tree is something special. Its a small, understory tree, excellent for a shady yard or forest edge. Musclewood comes from its smooth, sinewy bark, which twists like flexing muscles. Its fiery, orange red fall foliage has been known hang on throughout the winter, a phenomenon known as marcescence, giving these trees a soothing rustle on windy winter days. 'Iron Cascade' is a