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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

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
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