Ostrya virginiana

American Hop-hornbeam

The American hop hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), also known as Ironwood, is a native North American tree known for its hard, dense wood and distinctive hop-like fruit. It's a small to medium-sized tree that can grow up to 40 feet tall. The tree features birch-like leaves that turn yellow in the fall and a shaggy bark that peels away in flakes. The hop-like fruit, which appears in clusters, is a food source for various birds and mammals.