Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Ostrya virginiana is a deciduous tree known for its slender, serrated leaves and hop-like fruit clusters.
Leaves: The leaves are alternate, serrated, and resemble those of birch trees.
Fruit: It produces hop-like clusters of seed pods.
Bark: The bark is grayish-brown and develops a shaggy appearance with age.
Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands and along streambanks.
Distribution: American hophornbeam is native to North America.
Occurrence
Widely occurring in the understory of woods in the formerly pastured areas.