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Ostrya knowltonii
Western Hop Hornbeam
| Prized for its green, hoplike fruit clusters that appear in autumn, these deciduous trees are easily cultivated in good soil. Cold hardy and slow-growing, their slender spreading branches form a round open crown. Between its bright green toothed leaves, inconspicuous summer flowers grow in spikelike drooping or erect clusters. Perfect for dry, exposed sites. Their tough, heavy, close-grained wood is used for fence posts and for the handles of small tools. |
The young shoots and leaves on this rare shrubby tree are downy.
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Attributes - Ostrya knowltonii
Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 20 ft. to 30 ft.
Width: 30 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Notes: Low Maintenance.
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