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American Hophornbeam 2-2.5" cal B&B

American Hophornbeam 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Ostrya virginiana Information Page
Ostrya virginiana - Plant Catalog

Ostrya virginiana

Description

Ostrya virginiana, commonly known as the American Hophornbeam, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It is known for its attractive, hop-like fruit clusters and its hard, durable wood. The tree typically grows to a height of 40 to 60 feet and has a rounded, pyramidal shape.

Suggested Uses

This tree is ideal for naturalized areas, woodland gardens, or as a shade tree in residential landscapes. Its hard wood makes it suitable for use in tool handles and other durable wood products.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ostrya virginiana
  • Common Name Common Name: American Hophornbeam
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 40-60 ft tall, 25-40 ft spread
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to medium
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Oak, Maple, Birch

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, in a location with full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay
  • Humidity Humidity: Average
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot.
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