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Ostrya Virginiana

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