(Ostrya virginiana)
Handsome medium-sized tree perfect for St. Louis Park yards. This shade-tolerant, native species has interesting bark characteristics that provides year-round interest. Hop-like fruit emerges in late summer and persists throughout the winter. This graceful tree has horizontal branching which evolves into a rounded shade when mature.
Height and width at maturity: 50’ x 25’
Sun or shade: full sun to partial shade
Soil conditions: wide range
Moisture tolerance: adaptable
Flowers and fruit: catkins (like pussy willow); clusters of small, nutlike fruits
Fall color: yellow
Climate resilience (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): moderate
Ash replacement? No, medium stature tree!
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Photo credits: Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org; Steven Katovich, Bugwood.org; Bailey Nurseries, NetPS PlantFinder