Carpinus caroliniana |
(musclewood, American hornbeam) |
| Height | Type | Sunlight | Moisture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20' - 35' | deciduous tree |  |
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Habitat:Found in rich moist woodlands, east-facing and north-facing slopes of wooded bluffs, bases of wooded bluffs, shady ravines, wooded areas of river valleys, streambanks in wooded areas, higher ground in swamps, and shaded gravelly seeps. The preference is partial sun to moderate shade, moist well-drained conditions, and fertile loamy soil with decaying organic matter.. |