Superb understory tree. Fast growing and hop-like seed pods. ronwood is one of few superb upland understory trees. Yellow fall color with leaves which persist through winter. Fruits look like hops, hence the other common name of "hop-hornbeam. " Many books say the tree grows slowly and transplants poorly. Humbug!!! Ironwood is the sixth fastest growing tree in our nursery. Only catalpa, birches, aspen, and alders grow faster. Transplants great up to 10 feet in height. I like to put low-branched trees in clusters and use them as screens. I also have a low-branched single specimen in full sun in my yard that is exquisite. An excellent addition to any landscape.

Environment:  Xeric  Dry/Mesic  Mesic  Wet/Mesic  Hydric

Exposure:  Shade  Part Shade  Morning Sun  Full Sun

Bloom Period:  Spring  Summer  Fall