Ostrya virginiana
A medium-sized tree that has an average to long life span if grown in the right conditions. Slow growing but has a sturdy form. A key feature of the Ironwood is its brownish grey bark that peels back in strips.
Height : 25-40 feet
Spread : 15-30 feet
Light : Full sun to shade
Water : Medium to moist
Soil : Loam, clay
Zone : 3
Growth Rate : Slow
Wood Type : Hardwood