About
Ostrya virginiana, the American hop hornbeam or ironwood, is a deciduous tree producing the characteristic deeply veined, doubly toothed leaves, pendant catkins and hop-like seed clusters of the genus. An ornamental specimen tree for a sunny position.
About the genus
Ostrya, the hop hornbeams, are deciduous trees with oval, doubly toothed leaves, pendant catkins in spring and ornamental, hop-like seed clusters in summer. Excellent specimen and woodland trees for sunny positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.