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American Hop-hornbeam
FAMILY: BETULACEAE
About American Hop-hornbeam at OSU's Landscape Plants site
Native to central and eastern North America.
Height can reach 70’ but is usually less.
Leaves are double-toothed, yellowish-green on top, paler beneath, and slightly hairy.
Distinctive seeds resemble a drooping cluster of hops; each nutlet is enclosed in a papery envelope. Pale green at first, it becomes brown before dropping in fall.
Wood is strong, hard, and good for tool handles.
Rare in Portland.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | Right of Way | 38' Height 36' Spread 3.3' Circ. | This is the south tree of a pair of Heritage Hornbeams at this address.  |
| 154 | Right of Way | 48' Height 43' Spread 4.8' Circ. | This is the north tree of a pair of Heritage Hornbeams at this address  |