Ironwood

An excellent understory tree renowned for its sinuous trunks covered with smooth beech-like bark, dangling yellow catkins in spring are followed by loose chains of winged nuts that persist after leaf fall, thin leaves are finely toothed and turn wonderful shades of yellow and orange in the autumn, a preferred tree for hummingbird nesting, host plant for White Admiral/Red Spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis), Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) and Striped Hairstreak (Satyrium liparops) butterflies, nuts are eaten by a variety of birds & animals, exceptionally strong wood, great woodland or specimen tree, suitable for bonsai. I love this tree & remember its 'muscley' trunks from when I was a kid!

15-20' tall (12-18' wide)
Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-9b
Small Tree
Deer Resistant

Native Range: : s. QC & ON, south through MN & e. OK, to e. TX & c. FL

Germination - Difficult: Warm stratify 3 months them cold stratify 3 months. Some seeds will germinate after 1 cycle, some require 2.

Ironwood - 1-2 foot tall in a half gallon $20.25 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

Ironwood Seed Packet $5.00

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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