Carpinus caroliniana Fire Spire™

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

Also Known As

Carpinus caroliniana 'Fire Spire'™
Fire Spire™ Musclewood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'
W: 10'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Carpinus caroliniana Fire Spire™ plant details

Carpinus caroliniana Fire Spire™ is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carpinus caroliniana Fire Spire™

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 20 FT tall
Uses: fall color, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpinus caroliniana Fire Spire™

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chosen for its uprightness (only 10'w x 20't) and amazing orange-red fall color, this selection of a fine and adaptable native tree is a great choice for urban landscape, hedge or narrow space. S-Sh/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Upright cultivar (to 20 ft. tall x 10 ft. wide) with outstanding orange-red fall color. Useful landscape screen tree because of its slender form, hardiness, ease of transplanting, and adaptable sun and shade tolerance.