Quick answer: Eastern hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is native to 37 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. No live listing of the true species was found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-May |
| Height | Up to 60 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Food value to songbirds and small mammals, conspicuous flowers attract birds |
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 14 Sep 2026: no genuine Amazon.com SKU located — every hophornbeam-adjacent search result was either a mislabeled Carpinus caroliniana listing or an unrelated hops product.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 03 Nov 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Eastern hop-hornbeam
Where is Eastern hop-hornbeam native?
Eastern hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is native to 37 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Eastern hop-hornbeam bloom?
Eastern hop-hornbeam blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Eastern hop-hornbeam need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Low water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Rich, well-drained soils, circumneutral pH. Mature height: Up to 60 ft tall.
Is Eastern hop-hornbeam good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Food value to songbirds and small mammals, conspicuous flowers attract birds.
Is Eastern hop-hornbeam deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Eastern hop-hornbeam is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Eastern hop-hornbeam?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 03 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Ostrya virginiana by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Eastern hop-hornbeam.
- American basswood Tilia americana
- Eastern red cedar Juniperus virginiana
- Downy serviceberry Amelanchier arborea
- Black cherry Prunus serotina
- White ash Fraxinus americana
- Shagbark hickory Carya ovata
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