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Hophornbeam (Ironwood)

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Hophornbeam (Ironwood) (Ostrya virginiana)

Deciduous Small Tree

Size Sold: 1-0, 2-0; 12-18 inches

Native to the U.S.

COLDEST USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Where Species Typically Survives: 3

Range: throughout Central and Eastern U.S., and Canada

Typical Mature Height: 25-50 feet

Light Requirement: sun, partial shade, shade

Soils: typically well drained soils

Habitat: deciduous forests with well drained soils

Flower Color: white, yellow, green, brown

Fruit: nutlets in clusters that resemble hops

Bloom Time: spring

Wildlife Value: seeds and buds are consumed by ruffed grouse, songbirds, squirrels and other wildlife speciesĀ 

Uses: ornamental tree; sometimes used for fence posts; historically used for runners on sleighs

Photo by Paul Wray, Iowa State University, bugwood.org

More Information: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=OSVI

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