“Biological diversity is the key to the maintenance of the world as we know it.”
~ E.O. Wilson, Biodiversity
A small to medium multi-stemmed tree forming wide spreading rounded tops. A subtle beauty often overlooked. Simple toothed leaves are dark green and have variable yellow, orange, red or reddish purple fall color. Beautiful thin, bluish-gray bark that appears to “ripple” as the tree matures. Hence another common name: “Musclewood.”
Forest, Stream Edge
Forest
Stream Edge
Green
Purple
Red
Yellow
Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Shade
Mid (May - June)
Late (July - frost)
Winter (Nov - Mar)
Moderate
High
Cover
Nesting
Interesting Bark
Ornamental Fruits/Pods/Seed Heads