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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Carpinus caroliniana
Walter.
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Ironwood
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Betulaceae
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7
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Multi-stemmed bushy shrub or single stemmed small tree, wide spreading, flat
or round-topped crown. Slow growing.
ADAPTABILITY:
Deep, moist slightly acid soil high in organic material. Will grow in shade,
tolerates calcareous soil.
FUNCTIONS:
Shade, patio, street tree, specimen, naturalizing.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Few problems, some susceptibility to ice storms and canker.
NATIVE RANGE:
Eastern North America Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 3-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
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