Native Trees of Indiana River Walk
American Hophornbeam
or Ironwood
Ostrya virginiana
Natural range is green.
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An adaptable tree with grayish-brown exfoliating bark, Hophornbeam is a shade tolerant understory tree and also prospers in full sun. It produces very hard wood. Buds, catkins, and seeds are used by wildlife.
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