ironwood - ostrya virginiana
Common Name: ironwood, eastern hop hornbeam
Scientific Name: Family: Betulaceae Genus: Ostrya Species: virginiana Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9 Height: 25 to 40 ft Width: 20 to 30 ft Description: This tree can be grown in a many different settings and should be. It makes a great landscape tree is you are looking for something on the smaller end. The only caveat I would include is that it may not be the best on a boulevard setting or anywhere where it will be exposed to too much deicing salt. The nutlets of this tree resemble hops. |