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Ostrya virginiana

Also Known As

American HopHornbeam

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 20'-40'

planting zones

4a-6b

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Ostrya virginiana plant details

Ostrya virginiana is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ostrya virginiana

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ostrya virginiana

USDA Zones: 4a - 6b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This very attractive 25-40' understory tree native to the dry rocky slopes and woodlands of the eastern United States has an elegant, rounded or pyramidal habit with pretty birch-like oval leaves of yellow-green. These plants have male and female flowers on the same tree which are inconspicuous, however the female flowers develop into interesting hop-like fruits, in fall it turns a non-distinct yellow color. Known as ironwood because of its extremely hard wood. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A graceful, slow growing, native tree that tolerates shade and grows to 40 ft. tall. Bark peels in vertical strips. Very easy to grow in the nursery and relatively fast to finish. Pleasing yellow fall color.