American Hophornbeam - Free

Ostrya virginiana

Out of stock

American Hophornbeam
Family :
Bétulaceae
Origin :
Native
Hardiness :
3a
Exposition :
Partial shade or shade
Height at maturity :
12 m
Spread at maturity :
8 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
5 m
Tree size :
Large
Crown shape :
Erected
Roots :
Deep
Growth rate :
Slow
Soil and moisture :
Cool, rich and loamy soil; Medium moist; Slightly acidic pH.
Tolerance to pollution :
Average
Tolerance to road salt :
Average
Tolerance to salt spray :
Low
Tolerance to compacting :
Low
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
Few pathological diseases
Special comments :
Its fruits are very similar to those of hops! Leaves of a remarkable yellow in autumn
Photo sources :
https://arbres.hydroquebec.com/fiche-arbre-arbuste/4796

LEAVES

Dark green leaves in summer;
Yellow in fall;
Oval.

FLOWERS

Greenish catkins.
Season: spring.

FRUITS

Involucres;
Green to brown.

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