Ostrya virginiana
Ironwood, Hop Hornbeam, American Hophornbeam
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
9 - 12m
Width:
6 - 9m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
High
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Sensitive
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. It has been observed that two-lined chesnut borer has attacked stressed out trees.
Management Notes
None of significance