Ostrya japonica
Also Known As
- Japanese Hop Hornbeam
- Japanese Ironwood
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 30'-40'
- W: 10'-20'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Ostrya japonica plant details
Ostrya japonica is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ostrya japonica
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: betulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring
- Uses: bonsai, cutting garden, fall color, hedge, shade tree
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ostrya japonica
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Multitudes of 2" papery, pale-green tiered ?Japanese lantern? seed pods make this 25-50' tree a delight in fall, as its catkins do in spring; otherwise a sturdy standby with dense toothed leaves for shade or hedge. S/M
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Ostrya japonica plant
How to Grow Ostrya japonica
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka American HopHornbeam
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-6b
Size
Height: 30'-50'
Width: 20'-40'
- sun - mostly shade
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