Ironwood is one of few superb upland understory trees with yellow fall color and leaves which persist through winter. Fruits look like hops, hence the other common name of “hop-hornbeam".

• »  Tolerates shade very well
• »  Interesting hop-like seeds in late summer, layered habit of growth, flaking bark
• »  Very low maintenance, but somewhat slow growing
• »  Serrated pointy leaves turn lemon yellow in fall

Underused small native woodland tree with exceptionally strong wood

Height

30 ft

Spread

20 ft

Zone

3-9

Categories

Ornamental Trees

Tags

Low Maintenance;  Staff Favorite;  Partial Sun;  Average Water;