Family: Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ostrya (OSS-tree-uh) (Info)
Species: virginiana (vir-jin-ee-AN-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Carpinus virginiana
Synonym:Ostrya guatemalensis
Synonym:Ostrya italica var. guatemalensis
Synonym:Ostrya mexicana
Synonym:Ostrya viginiana var. guatemalensis
 4 vendors have this plant for sale.
4 members have or want this plant for trade. 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:
Non-patented
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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