Eastern Hophornbeam | Ostrya virginiana
Eastern Hophornbeam is a small tree with hop-like fruit clusters (hence the common name!). It has shaggy, flaking bark when mature, and it often grows as an understory tree. Birds eat the catkins in the winter when times get scarce. It’s highly adaptable and does well in a wide range of conditions, though it prefers a little bit of shade. The wood is very strong and can be used to make tool handles, and the inner bark can also be used medicinally.
*Price includes a $5 returnable deposit for the fancy pot*
Sun: Full sun-shade
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
Container Size: 3 gal
Eastern Hophornbeam is a small tree with hop-like fruit clusters (hence the common name!). It has shaggy, flaking bark when mature, and it often grows as an understory tree. Birds eat the catkins in the winter when times get scarce. It’s highly adaptable and does well in a wide range of conditions, though it prefers a little bit of shade. The wood is very strong and can be used to make tool handles, and the inner bark can also be used medicinally.
*Price includes a $5 returnable deposit for the fancy pot*
Sun: Full sun-shade
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
Container Size: 3 gal
Eastern Hophornbeam is a small tree with hop-like fruit clusters (hence the common name!). It has shaggy, flaking bark when mature, and it often grows as an understory tree. Birds eat the catkins in the winter when times get scarce. It’s highly adaptable and does well in a wide range of conditions, though it prefers a little bit of shade. The wood is very strong and can be used to make tool handles, and the inner bark can also be used medicinally.
*Price includes a $5 returnable deposit for the fancy pot*
Sun: Full sun-shade
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
Container Size: 3 gal
