Ostrya virginiana
Ostrya virginiana eastern hophornbeam
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Habitat & Range
Frequent on dry, wooded slopes, also woodlands & forests; often on calcerous soils.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FACU |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers late Aprtil to early May.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Ostrya virginiana eastern hophornbeam
Ostrya virginiana gallery
Plant Life-Form
deciduous tree
Common Names
eastern hophornbeam
hophornbeam
American hophornbeam