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Ostrya virginiana
Ironwood (Hop Hornbeam)
An oval to rounded, ornamental tree without any serious pests or diseases. The birch-like, green foliage turns yellow in autumn and often falls early. The reddish-brown male flowers and greenish female flowers appear in separate catkins, followed by sac-like, seed-bearing pods somewhat resembling the hop fruit.
- » Upright, rounded to oval crown
- » Reddish-brown male flowers and greenish female flowers precede the leaves
- » Dark green birch-like leaves increase in size toward the end of a twig
- » Fall foliage is pale yellow, with an early leaf drop, while a few leaves stay on
- » Hop-like seeds sometimes persist through the winter
- » Bloom Time: April
1gal
$25.50
2gal
$44.25
10gal
$294.00
15gal
$309.00
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Ostrya virginiana
Native to Ontario and parts of North America.
Female catkins are followed by drooping clusters of sac-like seed-bearing pods which, as the common name suggests, somewhat resemble the fruit of hops.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ostrya virginiana
A strong, uniform tree without any serious pests or diseases. This tree is ideal for any landscape setting and tolerant of shady areas.