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American Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana
TreeAmerican Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana
Tap to flip backGrowing Conditions
Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Medium – Dry
Soil
Loam, Sandy
Size
25-40'
Bloom
Green, Apr–May
Why Grow It
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Shade Tolerant
Grows well in partial to full shade
Wildlife Food
Berries & seeds feed birds and wildlife
Did You Know?
Named for its papery seed clusters that look like hops used in brewing beer.
Wood is so hard it's called "Ironwood" — historically used for tool handles and fence posts.
One of the most drought-tolerant native shade trees — thrives on dry, rocky hillsides.
Wildlife Value
🐦
Songbird Habitat
Provides nesting sites and seed food for woodland songbirds
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Small Mammal Food
Nutlets are eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, and grouse
Good Companions
🌸 Witch Hazel
🌿 Christmas Fern
⭐ Wild Ginger
Planting Guide
- Plant in sun to part shade in average to dry, well-drained soil
- Allow room for 25–40″ mature height; slow-growing but very long-lived
- No pruning needed; naturally forms a graceful, rounded crown
Plant Details
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