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Trees

OSTRYA virginiana
Common Name: Hophornbeam, American / Ironwood

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Plant Type: Trees
Zone: 3 Foliage: Dark Green
Height: 30-40' Fall Foliage: Brown
Width / Spread: 20-30' Flower: Not Showy
Habit: Pyramidal Flower Season: Late Summer
Sun Requirements: Full/Partial Fruit: Nutlet
Uses: Creates Shade
Naturalizing
Woodland Planting
Tolerance: Native
Attracts Wildlife
Drought Tolerant

Description:
Foliage is dark and clean all during the growing season. Multiple seeds are encased in each hop-like sac, which emerge a creamy green-tan in mid-summer, and turn brown as fall approaches; unique identification feature. Nutlets eaten by many bird species. Tolerates rocky, droughty soils. Few serious pests or diseases. NATIVE.

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