Carpinus caroliniana 'Wisconsin Red™'
musclewood
- Compact & Dense
- Orange-Red Fall Color
- Wildlife Friendly
- Soil Adaptable
- Category: Tree
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 25-30 ft
- Spread: 25-30 ft
Purchase options for musclewood
- Size: #7 4-5'
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$252.00
Wisconsin Red™ is a hardy, small-sized native tree with a dense, broadly oval canopy and rich, orange-red fall foliage. Its distinct, smooth, sinewy bark resembles muscle tissue, adding ornamental value throughout the year. This versatile tree is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including mildly alkaline and wet-mesic sites, making it ideal for rain gardens, woodland plantings, and small residential spaces. Its seeds, buds, and catkins are a food source for local wildlife like birds, foxes, and squirrels, while its dense structure provides excellent shelter.
Attributes
| • | Fall Color |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing Tips for Carpinus caroliniana 'Wisconsin Red™'
Plant Wisconsin Red™ Musclewood in full sun to full shade for optimal growth. It performs best in rich, moist soil but tolerates mild alkalinity. Prune during the dormant season to remove dead or problem branches, and protect its bark from damage with a vinyl guard during winter.