American Hophornbeam - Free

Ostrya virginiana

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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

LEAVES

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

FLOWERS

Greenish catkins.
Season: spring.

FRUITS

Involucres;
Green to brown.

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