Eastern Hop-Hornbeam

Ostrya virginiana

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Eastern Hop-Hornbeam

Eastern Hop-Hornbeam is a native tree. It blooms from April to May. It does best in part shade to full shade and dry to moist soil. Mature size: 9 m–15 m. It feeds caterpillars (as a larval host).

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