(Ostrya virginiana)
Handsome medium-sized tree perfect for your Eden Prairie yard. This shade-tolerant species has interesting bark characteristics. Hop-like fruit emerges in late summer and persists throughout the winter. Autumn Treasure Ironwood is selected for its particularly upright form.
Height and width at maturity: 40’ x 20’
Sun or shade: full sun to partial shade
Soil conditions: wide range
Moisture tolerance: adaptable
Fall color: yellow
Flowers and fruit: catkins (like pussy willow); clusters of small, nutlike fruits
Climate resilience (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): moderate
Ash replacement? No!
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