Blue Beech | Carpinus caroliniana
Height: 20-30'
Width: 30'
Shape: Upright oval
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Foliage: Green
Fall Foliage: Orange-red
Zone: 3-9
This slow growing native is known by several common names: Blue Beech, Ironwood, and Musclewood. The wood of this specimen is very hard, and features a handsome blue-gray bark color. The long sinewy ridges in the bark give this tree outstanding winter interest.