Ironwood - Ostrya virginiana
Ironwood Leaf
Ironwood Flower
Common Name: 
Ironwood
Latin Name: 
Ostrya virginiana
Eventual Size at Maturity: 
Height - 25ft Spread - 15ft
Space Requirements: 
At least 15ft from paved surfaces and buildings, 20ft from existing trees.
Form: 
Oval
Growth Rate: 
1 - 2 ft/year.
Air Pollution Tolerant: 
No
Moisture Tolerant: 
No
Drought Resistant: 
Yes
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.