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American Hop-hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

This slow-growing tree has a wider, round canopy, and is highly adaptable to light and soil conditions. It has beautiful yellow foliage in the fall, and nutlets that are enjoyed by songbirds and other mammals. Also called Ironwood.

BLOOM TIME

  • April

SUNLIGHT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade

SOIL TYPE

  • Well Drained
  • Dry
  • Moist

HEIGHT

Over 20'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Birds, Mammals

Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin

Photo Credit: Arthur Haines