About This Plant
This slow growing tree has unique flowers that look like white pinecones and yield small nuts that are favored by wildlife. It is typically an understory, hardwood tree and develops shaggy bark that provides winter interest.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Maximum Plant Width
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Its name comes from its fruit clusters, which resemble the hops used in beer production, and the hardness of its wood.
Alternate Names
American Hop Hornbeam, Eastern Hop Hornbeam, Hop Horn Beam, Ironwood, Leverwood, Musclewood
