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American hophornbeam
Ostrya virginiana
tree⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A small to medium deciduous tree native to eastern North America, featuring delicate catkins in spring and distinctive papery seed pods in fall. It tolerates poor soil and shade, making it suitable for difficult garden locations.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.2 to 7.6Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation