Description
The alternate, zig-zag, reddish-brown twigs are somewhat pubescent when first formed but become glabrous as they mature. Typical of plants in the Betulaceae family, Ostrya virginiana produces many slender, fine twigs.
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Image Source
Karren Wcisel, TreeTopics.com
Image Creation Date
10-14-2008
Keywords
Betulaceae, Ostrya virginiana, hophornbeam, American hophornbeam, ironwood, tree, deciduous