Ironwood - Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood is one of few superb upland understory trees with yellow fall color and leaves which persist through winter. Fruits look like hops, hence the other common name of “hop-hornbeam".  Transplants great up to 10 feet in height. An excellent addition to any landscape.

Mature size: 20 - 30' high, 20 - 30' wide

Location: Sunny with dry soil, sunny with average soil moisture, partial sun with dry soil, partial sun with average soil moisture, shady with dry soil, shady with average soil moisture