Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Ostrya virginiana
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
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
3634
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
234