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Ostrya virginiana

 
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Family: Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ostrya (OSS-tree-uh) (Info)
Species: virginiana (vir-jin-ee-AN-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Ostrya virginiana var. virginiana

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Category:
Trees

Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Green
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Terry On Aug 29, 2003, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

Ostrya virginiana is a common tree throughout the eastern U.S. The common name "hornbeam" originated with farmers who used the dense wood for oxen yokes; another (less-used) name for the tree is "Yoke-Elm"

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Morrilton, Arkansas
Canton, Georgia
Halifax, Massachusetts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Columbia, South Carolina
Jacksonville, Texas
New Caney, Texas



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