Common Name Ironwood
Latin Name Ostrya virginiana
Current Height & Cost 6ft - $170 planted
Eventual Size at Maturity Height - 25ft Spread - 15ft
Space Requirements at least 12ft from paved surfaces and buildings, 20ft from existing trees
Form oval
Growth Rate 1 - 2 ft/year
Air Pollution Tolerant No
Drought Resistant Yes
Moisture Tolerant No
Light Required full sun to ¾ shade
Fall Colour yellow to orange
Special Features has the hardest wood of any native tree making it nearly impossible to split.
Wildlife seeds are a food source for songbirds
Tree Tips tolerant of drought and differing soil textures but intolerant of salt