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Eastern Hophornbeam
Eastern Hophornbeam
$200.33
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Quantity
Low stock: 5 left
Ostrya virginiana
Choose Eastern Hophornbeam if you want a tough native shade tree for dry, average, or partly shaded sites; the tradeoff is slower growth and less immediate canopy than maples or lindens.
Buy This If
- You want a native shade tree.
- Your site runs dry once established.
- You prefer strength over speed.
Skip This If
- You need quick canopy cover.
- The soil stays wet.
- You need a tight upright form.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It has a clean native look with good fall color and seed clusters, but it is more understated than many larger shade trees. |
| Growth Rate | C+ | It is not the tree to buy when you want fast shade. |
| Maintenance | A- | Once established, it asks for little beyond normal watering during dry starts and basic structural pruning. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this tree alone, though young plants can be browsed or rubbed where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | It fits many residential yards better than big maples, oaks, or lindens, but it still needs room to become a real tree. |
| Screening Value | C | It can soften views in leaf, but it is not dense enough for a reliable privacy screen. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Eastern Hophornbeam when the customer wants a durable native tree and is willing to wait for it to size up.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 32.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 25 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 25 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, pyramidal |
Customers Usually Ask
Is Eastern Hophornbeam a good street tree?
Yes, for the right site, especially where dry soil and tight residential conditions rule out bigger, thirstier trees.
Does it grow fast?
No, not compared with maples, birches, or lindens, so buy it for durability rather than speed.
Will it give privacy?
Not by itself; use it as a shade or native canopy tree, not as a screen.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21029
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