Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Hop-horn-beam
Eastern hop-hornbeam
Ironwood
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
35.0
Width (ft)
15.0 -
30.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Habitat: It is found in dry, rocky forests and sloped areas scattered among the upland. Common in the mountains; frequent in the Piedmont; infrequent in the Coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Possible host plant for Red-spotted Purple and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies. Nutlets are eaten by songbirds, wild turkeys, quail, and small mammals. Witches' brooms that commonly occur on this tree provide a home to many invertebrates eaten by songbirds, especially during winter.
Flower Color
Brown
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Climate-smart plant
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Butterfiles
Nurseries that may carry live plant