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Ostrya virginiana



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Ostrya virginiana
American hophornbeam

A slow growing and adaptable small to medium sized native tree with an attractive habit and extremely hard wood.

Habit:Pyramidal in youth, rounded at maturity with wide branch angles
Size:25 to 40' high
Color:Dark green in summer
Texture:Medium-fine
Hardiness:Zone 3b USDA
Habitat:Ontario - Florida - Texas - Minnesota
Family:Betulaceae

 
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