American Hornbeam - Carpinus caroliniana

   

A small tree having a gray, distinctively sinewy (resembling muscle tissue) trunk and smooth bark. Its leaves have doubly-serrated edges. This tree is most often found along streams. Also known as ironwood or musclewood.

Focus on the trunk’s smooth bark but "muscle-like" shape to help identify this small tree. You can easily see both of these trunk characteristics in the photo below.

Memory Aid: The alternate name, musclewood, describes it all!


 

  

 
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