Ostrya virginiana (Mill.) K. Koch (ironwood), growth habit, tree form
3.71720
digital color photograph
Born digital
(Item)
Photographic image
2005 – 2012
Ostrya virginiana (Mill.) K. Koch (ironwood), image shows early spring tree form, very graceful small tree with many horizontal or drooping branches usually forming a rounded outline, somewhat pyramidal in youth, slow growing (10-15' over 15 years), height is 25-40' (rarely gets to 60') with spread 2/3 to equal that