Ironwood; Eastern Hophornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

Plant Information

Garden: Wisconsin Woodland Garden

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bloom Time: Apr - Apr

Height: 240-500 inches

Light Requirements: Filtered shade, Closed shade

Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil

Flower Color: Red, Green

Special Characteristics:

Males have red flowers
females have green flowers
grows 20 to 50 feet