Ostrya virginiana

The eastern hop hornbeam reaches a mature height of 40 feet.

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Ostrya virginiana
Common Name: eastern hop hornbeam  | Type: Tree
Family: Betulaceae  | Native Range: Eastern North America, Mexico
Zone: 3 to 9 | Height: 25.00 to 40.00 feet
Spread: 20.00 to 30.00 feet  | Bloom Time: April
Bloom Description: Red-brown (male); light green (female)
Sun: Full sun to part shade | Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low  | Suggested Use: Shade Tree, Street Tree
Flower: Insignificant | Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Clay Soil

Culture
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Ostrya virginiana, commonly called American hop hornbeam, is a deciduous, Missouri native tree which usually occurs in dry soils on rocky slopes, upland woods and bluffs throughout the State. A small to medium-sized, understory tree with a generally rounded crown. Typically grows 25-40′ tall with a slightly smaller spread. Features birch-like, oval to lance-shaped, sharply-serrated, dark yellowish-green leaves (to 5″ long). Leaves turn an undistinguished yellow in autumn and often drop early. Flowers are monoecious (reddish-brown male flowers and greenish female flowers appear in separate catkins on the same tree). Flowers are not particularly showy, although the male catkins are more prominent and are present throughout winter. Female catkins are followed by drooping clusters of sac-like, seed-bearing pods which, as the common name suggests, somewhat resemble the fruit of hops. Also commonly called ironwood because of its extremely hard and dense wood.

Genus name comes from the Greek name ostrys used for this tree.

Specific epithet means of Virginia.
Problems
No serious insect or disease problems.
Garden Uses
Lawn tree, street tree or woodland garden.

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DescriptionThe eastern hop hornbeam reaches a mature height of 40 feet.Show Time Flowering Crab will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground and is suitable for planting under power lines.Ivory Silk' is a small tree or large shrub which typically grows 20-25' tall with a rounded crown. Creamy white, fragrant, single flowers are arranged in dense, terminal clusters.The American Sentry is a stately tree with a narrow upright habit of growth.Firefall™ has an upright-oval form with good branch angles. This selection is male and therefore does not produce nuisance seeds.Pacific Sunset Maple is an excellent medium sized tree that is very tolerant to urban conditions. limited quantities
ContentOstrya virginiana Common Name: eastern hop hornbeam  | Type: Tree Family: Betulaceae  | Native Range: Eastern North America, Mexico Zone: 3 to 9 | Height: 25.00 to 40.00 feet Spread: 20.00 to 30.00 feet  | Bloom Time: April Bloom Description: Red-brown (male); light green (female) Sun: Full sun to part shade | Water: Medium Maintenance: Low  | Suggested Use: Shade Tree, Street Tree Flower: Insignificant | Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Clay Soil Culture Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Noteworthy Characteristics Ostrya virginiana, commonly called American hop hornbeam, is a deciduous, Missouri native tree which usually occurs in dry soils on rocky slopes, upland woods and bluffs throughout the State. A small to medium-sized, understory tree with a generally rounded crown. Typically grows 25-40' tall with a slightly smaller spread. Features birch-like, oval to lance-shaped, sharply-serrated, dark yellowish-green leaves (to 5" long). Leaves turn an undistinguished yellow in autumn and often drop early. Flowers are monoecious (reddish-brown male flowers and greenish female flowers appear in separate catkins on the same tree). Flowers are not particularly showy, although the male catkins are more prominent and are present throughout winter. Female catkins are followed by drooping clusters of sac-like, seed-bearing pods which, as the common name suggests, somewhat resemble the fruit of hops. Also commonly called ironwood because of its extremely hard and dense wood. Genus name comes from the Greek name ostrys used for this tree. Specific epithet means of Virginia. Problems No serious insect or disease problems. Garden Uses Lawn tree, street tree or woodland garden.Show Time Flowering Crab Malus 'Shotizam' Show Time Flowering Crab will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. Heavy blooming, with large bright fuchsia-pink flowers that are striking in springtime. Dark green foliage has a red overlay. This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.    
Tree Habit Spreading, Oval
Mature Size (generic) TREE (10-20' Tall) • Narrow or Columnar
Fall Color Subtle
Features Showy Flowers
Flowering Season Spring
USDA Hardiness Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs Moderate
Growth Rate Moderate
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 15-20 ft.
Mature Width 15-20 ft.
Flower Color Group Pink
Syringareticulata 'Ivory Silk' Ivory Silk Japanese tree lilac Ivory Silk' is a small tree or large shrub which typically grows 20-25' tall with a rounded crown. Creamy white, fragrant, single flowers are arranged in dense, terminal clusters (panicles to 12" long). Blooms later than most other species of lilac (late May to early June in St. Louis). Elliptic to ovate, dark green leaves (to 5" long). Attractive reddish-brown bark. Effective as a specimen in the landscape. Tree forms are effective along streets, in lawns, near decks/patios or in foundations. Shrub forms are effective in borders or small groups. May be used as a screen along property lines. Zone: 3 to 7 Height: 20.00 to 25.00 feet Spread: 15.00 to 20.00 feet Bloom Time: May to June Bloom Description: Creamy white Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Street Tree, Flowering Tree Flower: Showy, Fragrant Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies Other: Winter Interest Tolerate: Deer, Clay SoilAmerican Sentry | Tilia American Sentry Height:  40 feet Spread:  20 feet Sunlight:  full sun Hardiness Zone:  3a Other Names:  Basswood, American Linden Description: A stately tree with a narrow upright habit of growth for smaller yards and spaces, features tightly upright branching, leaves turn rich gold in fall; fast growing and vigorous, resistant to insect attacks Ornamental Features American Sentry Linden features subtle clusters of fragrant buttery yellow flowers with tan bracts hanging below the branches in early summer. It has dark green foliage throughout the season. The large heart-shaped leaves turn an outstanding gold in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Landscape Attributes American Sentry Linden is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics. American Sentry Linden is recommended for the following landscape applications; Shade Vertical Accent Planting & Growing American Sentry Linden will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 7 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. As it matures, the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more. This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species.Firefall™ Maple Acer x freemanii 'Firefall' Firefall™ has an upright-oval form with good branch angles. This selection is male and therefore does not produce nuisance seeds. The foliage is an attractive medium green throughout the summer. Fall color is bright orange to scarlet and develops fairly early. This is a distinct advantage over some  existing Freeman maple cultivars that color later and often do not develop much color in northern regions before freezing temperatures cause the foliage tomdrop. University of Minnesota introduction.  
Tree Habit Round,mUpright, Oval
Mature Size (generic) TREE (30-50'mTall) • Average Width
Fall Color Dramatic
Flowering Season None
USDA Hardiness Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs Moderate
Growth Rate Fast
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 40-50 ft.
Mature Width 30-35 ft.
Pacific Sunset Maple is an excellent medium sized tree that is very tolerant to urban conditions. This hybrid maple combines the best qualities of its parents Acer truncatum and Acer platanoides. It has very glossy dark green leaves that will develop a mixed full color of yellows, oranges, and reds. It will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and makes for a good straight tree. Plant Type: Shade Tree Width: 25' Height: 30' Fragrant: No Growth Rate Moderate Zone: 4 - 7 Deer Resistant: Yes Attract: Bees Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade Bloom Time: Spring Bark Type: Smooth Landscape/Use: Provide Shade Shape: Spreading, Upright Le   af Color: Green Fall Color: Orange Red
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