Ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana)

Ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana)Small, deciduous, North American tree Description: Smooth, slate grey bark is irregularly fluted, giving an overall appearance of flexed muscles; delicate branching habit Habit: Grows 20 35 feet high and wide Culture: Prefers deep, rich, moist, and slightly acidic soils; this highly adaptable tree occurs naturally in woodlands along rivers and streams, but can tolerate sun Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 Origin: Eastern North America Attributes:

Perennial vegetable or ornamental plant

English botanist and ornithologist

Native to the boreal forests of North America

The Prairie Roses were initially extolled as the great American Rose

Habit: Grows 4 to 6 feet high and wide

so take care when storing

and orchestrates the establishment of a classical preparatory school in Charlottesville

Cucumber-like fruits are green at first

Rolling tray table measures 28"h x 24"w x 14"d

One size fits most

mid-late season blooming period

this showy perennial was first sent to Europe by Reverend John Banister