Ironwood
Ostrya Virginiana
This slow-growing, hardy, medium-sized tree has slender, spreading branches. Hop-like fruits add interest in late summer and the persistent brown leaves add winter interest. Good for street or lawn, it is tolerant of dry locations. 2008 GreatPlants® for the Great Plains winner.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
SHAPE  | 
Oval to Rounded  | |
FOLIAGE  | 
Bright Green  | |
FALL FOLIAGE  | 
Golden Yellow  | |
MINIMUM HEIGHT  | 
30  | 
Feet  | 
MAXIMUM HEIGHT  | 
50  | 
Feet  | 
MINIMUM SPREAD  | 
25  | 
Feet  | 
MAXIMUM SPREAD  | 
25  | 
Feet  | 
HARDINESS ZONES  | 
3, 9  |