Carpinus caroliniana Ball O' Fire™

Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana 'J.N. Globe'

Also Known As

Carpinus caroliniana 'Ball O 'Fire'
Carpinus caroliniana 'Ball O' Fire'
Ball O' Fire™ Musclewood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Carpinus caroliniana Ball O' Fire™ plant details

Carpinus caroliniana Ball O' Fire™ is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carpinus caroliniana Ball O' Fire™

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpinus caroliniana Ball O' Fire™

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact 15' x 15' globe-shaped tree with outstanding fall color; selected from a wild seedling in WI. Perfect for smaller yards and gardens; an excellent specimen tree! S/M

By: Forestfarm

Compact (to 15 ft. x 15 ft.), globe-form tree with excellent orange-red fall color. Origin: selected wild seedling from the wild in Waukesha County, WI. Excellent as a specimen.