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Botanical Name: Ostrya virginiana
Common Name: Ironwood, Hop-Hornbeam

Height: 25-40' Spread: 15-20'
Habit/Form: Pyramidal in youth change to rounded with age Growth Rate: S Zone: 3-9
Cultural Requirements: Full sun to part shade; adaptable to wide range of soil conditions; moist to drought tolerant once established; native understory tree; sensitive to salt
Ornamental Characteristics: Graceful, fine-textured tree with drooping branches; dark green, finely toothed, birch-like leaves turn yellow in fall; interesting clusters of inflated, hop-like fruit; tough wood used for tool handles
Use in the Landscape: Good medium-sized tree for lawns and naturalized areas

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