Hop Hornbeam or Ironwood - Ostrya virginiana

Common Name: Hop Hornbeam or Ironwood Botanical Name: Ostrya virginiana Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: Red, Green Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Rich, Moist , Dry, Average/Adaptable, Acidic Exposure/Light Requirements: Partial Sun/Partial Shade Foliage: Deciduous Height: 30-60 feet Wildlife: Birds, Mammals
Description: A small tree found in the understory and along slopes. It grows 20 to 45 feet and is 10 to 20 feet wide. You can't miss its smooth, gray muscle looking stem. Can handle drier sites. Seeds provide a food source for many woodland species.
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