American Hophornbeam

The wood is noted as being very strong, hence the common name "ironwood"

Does not do well much south of its natural range.



Small specimen tree. Also good as an understory tree. While rarely grown, this plant is very worth of use in the landscape.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Seeds are not popular with most birds, but it provides good cover.

Dry-mesic deciduous woods. Hammocks, bluff microsites.

• Interesting bark, Fall color, Hurricane wind resistance