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.
Preview
![image preview](https://dc.cod.edu/horticulture-2242-ostrya-virginiana/1004/preview.jpg)
Image Source
Karren Wcisel, TreeTopics.com
Image Creation Date
10-14-2008
Keywords
Betulaceae, Ostrya virginiana, hophornbeam, American hophornbeam, ironwood, tree, deciduous