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American Hophornbeam

American Hophornbeam

Zones: 3 - 8
$39.99 Regular Price
Member Price: $29.99
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When you order trees from The Arbor Day Foundation, your order is guaranteed to arrive in a good, healthy condition or we’ll replace them at no charge. Your trees will be shipped at a suitable time for planting. Each tree and plant is guaranteed to grow, or we’ll replace it within six months of shipment. See details for more information.

The American hophornbeam is a small understory tree with interesting, reddish-brown bark and serrated leaves that resemble those of a birch. Its “nutlets,” nuts surrounded by a papery capsule, are eaten by songbirds, wild turkeys, quail, and small mammals.

  • Naturally grows in hilly areas
  • Provides shelter and food for wildlife
  • Can thrive in full sun or full shade
  • 3-year transplant

 

 

The American Hophornbeam Grows in zones 3 - 8

Your Tree’s Personality

Shape

Rounded, Pyramidal

Growth Speed

Slow

Scientific Name

Ostrya virginiana

Mature Spread

15' - 30'

Shipping Height

4' - 5'

Mature Height

20' - 40'

Sun Preference

Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun

Soil Preference

Acidic, Clay, Moist, Sandy, Well Drained, Occasionally Dry

Planting Instructions



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