Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana)

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Hop Hornbeam, aka Ironwood, is the host plant to the Mourning Cloak, Polyphemus, Luna Moth, and 83 other species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). The flowers are wind-pollinated, persistent catkins that resemble hop vine fruit. Some birds use Hop Hornbeam as a food source including the Ruffed Grouse (buds, catkins), Downy Woodpecker (seeds), and Purple Finch (seeds) (illinoiswildflower.info).

Photo credit: Doug McGrady (1), John Blair (2)

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Hop Hornbeam, aka Ironwood, is the host plant to the Mourning Cloak, Polyphemus, Luna Moth, and 83 other species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). The flowers are wind-pollinated, persistent catkins that resemble hop vine fruit. Some birds use Hop Hornbeam as a food source including the Ruffed Grouse (buds, catkins), Downy Woodpecker (seeds), and Purple Finch (seeds) (illinoiswildflower.info).

Photo credit: Doug McGrady (1), John Blair (2)

Life Cycle: Perennial 

Sun Exposure: Full, Light Shade

Soil Moisture: Medium-wet, Medium-dry, Dry

Height: 25 to 50 feet

Plant Spacing:  20-30 feet

Bloom Time: April-May

Bloom Color: Yellowish

Advantages: Caterpillar Favorite, Deer Resistant

Host: Mourning Cloak, Polyphemus, Luna Moth, and 83 other species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)

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