A durable native understory tree with fine-textured foliage and distinctive hop-like seed clusters. Adaptable and long-lived, it offers excellent fall color and strong resistance to pests and disease.
| Tree | |
| Ostrya | |
| American Hophornbeam | |
| Zone 3 | |
| 4-6+ hours | |
| Dry to medium, well-drained soil | |
| 25-40' | |
| 20-30' | |
| Spring | |
| Brown, Green, Red | |
| Slow | |
| Upright | |
| Structure | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Acer, Cornus, Ilex, Viburnum |