Hophornbeam, Ironwood

Scientific Name
Ostrya virginiana
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Dark green, birch-like leaves that change to yellow in autumn; cream colored, inflated fruits that look like hops.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade (actually quite shade tolerant); moist, well drained soils; tolerates dry soils and alkaline sites.

Notes

A slow growing tree, with very hard wood.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
25.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Pyramidal to oval

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Hophornbeam leaves and fruit
picID
3634
Size
Uses
PlantID
234