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First, understand that there are at least 30 species of tree that are called (in their own locale) "Ironwood". That said, the most common usage of the term is for the American Hornbeam tree.

The trunks and branches are usually on the slender side, medium grayish-brown, and until the tree is mature, relatively smooth (older trees have deeply fissured bark). The same tree is sometimes called "musclewood", as the sinewy look of the branches resembles tensed arm or leg muscles. As the name implies, the wood is very hard and tough.

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