Hop Hornbeam
We may or may not have this in store at Heeman's. Products and quantity vary by season.
| Height | 30 feet |
|---|---|
| Spread | 20 feet |
An underused small native woodland tree with exceptionally strong wood, tolerates shade very well; interesting hop-like seeds in late summer, layered habit of growth, flaking bark; very low maintenance, but somewhat slow growing
Additional Information
| Evergreen Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Detail | Toothed |
| Shape | Pointy |
| Summer Colour | dark green |
| Fall Colour | lemon |
| Colour | brown |
|---|---|
| Texture | rough |
| Colour | tan |
|---|---|
| Type | Hop |
| Ornamental Period | from late summer to mid fall |
| Ornamental Value | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone | 3a |
|---|---|
| Sunlight | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | dry to moist |
| Plant Form | oval |
| Plant Origin | native |
| Landscape Application | Shade |
| Growth Rate | slow |
| Branching | decurrent |
| Canopy | low |
| Density | open |
| Family | Hop Hornbeam |
| Genus | Ostrya |
| Other Species Names | Ironwood |
| Species | virginiana |
| Lifespan | 70 |
| Pruning | late winter pruning |
| Texture | medium fine |
