Eastern Hop Hornbean

Ostrya Virginiana

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Overview

Eastern Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), a durable native understory tree, grows 20-40 ft. tall with a slender, rounded crown. This deciduous species boasts fine-textured leaves that turn attractive yellow in fall. Recognizable for its shaggy bark and hop-like fruit clusters, it thrives in well-drained soils under full sun to part shade. Its dense wood and resistance to disease make it ideal for urban plantings and natural landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–7Climate Temperate

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — Eastern Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), a durable native understory tree, grows 20-40 ft

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Betulaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and is known for its drought resistance once established; the Eastern Hop

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — With its moderate growth rate and few serious pest or disease issues, image 50

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — the Eastern Hop Hornbeam is a durable and aesthetically pleasing addition to any garden; this deciduous species

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — tree with green blooms; the clusters hang decoratively from the branches in late summer and persist well into the

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — green flowers in the garden; finely textured foliage that is medium to dark green in color

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — tall with a slender, rounded crown; its leaves are oblong in shape, image 56

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — This deciduous species boasts fine-textured leaves that turn attractive yellow in fall; ostrya, image 57

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — Eastern Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), a durable native understory tree, grows 20-40 ft; recognizable, image 55

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — tree for full or half; the Eastern Hop Hornbeam is a durable and aesthetically pleasing addition to any garden

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — is a deciduous tree native to North America that offers year-round interest for any garden or landscape, image 61

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — it thrives in well-drained soils under full sun to part shade, image 59

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — Recognizable for its shaggy bark and hop-like fruit clusters; green flowers in the garden, image 58

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — Its dense wood and resistance to disease make it ideal for urban plantings and natural landscapes, image 60

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — finely textured foliage that is medium to dark green in color; and they turn a stunning yellow to orange, image 64

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — Its leaves are oblong in shape; including those that are rocky or clay-heavy, image 65

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — Mature specimens typically reach heights between 25 and 40 feet; tree with green blooms, image 62

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — the Eastern Hop Hornbeam has an attractive; its dense wood and resistance to disease make it ideal for, image 63

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