Firespire Musclewood | Carpinus caroliniana 'J.N. Upright' Size:10 Gal the dark pink buds open

the dark pink buds open to lilac pink

aluminum handles are shock absorbent

Height: 3-6'

Height: 20

heavy producing late season variety

Firespire Musclewood | Carpinus caroliniana 'J.N. Upright' Size:10 Gal the dark pink buds openAn upright and narrow habit, Firespire Musclewood performs well in either full sun or full shade. Selected by Mike Yanny for its dense branching and small scale. The smooth silvery blue to gray bark creates winter interest. Brilliant orange red fall color. The fruit is hop like and attracts wildlife, and it serves as a host to many butterflies in their larval stage such as the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. This long lived small tree grows slowly and is