Ironwood – Ostrya virginiana

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Height 20′ to 40′, diameter 5″ to 12″; top generally rounded; branches long and slender, drooping at ends. Also known as eastern hophornbeam. The tree receives its common names from its extremely tough wood and hoplike fruit.

Occurrence
Widely occurring in the understory of woods in the formerly pastured areas.

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