Ostrya virginiana
AMERICAN HOP HORNBEAM, IRONWOOD
Betulaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
12m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Ostrya virginiana
AMERICAN HOP HORNBEAM, IRONWOOD
Betulaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
12m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: coloured in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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