Ironwood
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a small to medium-sized deciduous tree known for its upright-rounded habit, dense growth, and distinctive shaggy, gray-brown bark. Its bright green leaves provide summer interest and turn yellow in fall, adding seasonal color. Inconspicuous catkins appear in spring, followed by small, nut-like fruits that attract birds and wildlife. Its hardy nature and adaptability make it suitable for naturalized areas, woodlands, and urban landscapes.
Valued for durability, wildlife support, and low-maintenance growth, it grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Minimal pruning is needed, primarily to remove dead or crossing branches.
| Fall Colour | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Shape | Upright Spreading |
| Sun Exposure | Full Shade |
| Fruit | Nuts |
| Latin Name | Ostrya virginiana |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Flower Colour | Catkins |
| Mature Height ** | 12 Meters - 39 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 8 Meters - 26 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Slow Growth |
| Zone | 4 |
| Native | Yes |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.