Eastern Hophornbeam Plum Yew Pruning: Prune lightly in late

Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter to thin and shape without removing too much flowering wood

Compact Habit: Mounding growth fits tight spaces and repeats well in designs

and it adapts to loam

Native Hybrid Performance: Combines the best traits of two North American species

making it easier to place without losing the classic buttonbush look

Eastern Hophornbeam Plum Yew Pruning: Prune lightly in lateEastern Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) Eastern Hophornbeam is a tough, adaptable native tree that brings calm shade and a naturally refined look to residential landscapes. Also known as Ironwood or Leverwood, it stays in a manageable size range while developing a dense canopy that feels established without overwhelming the space. It handles a wide range of soils once rooted in, including drier sites, making it a practical choice when you want a tree