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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