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Identifying Ironwood (Eastern Hophornbeam) by Bark and Wood

Characteristics of Ostrya virginiana in Northeast Indiana

Your "ironwood" is Eastern Hophornbeam. Bark: light brown, fractured into loose-edged scales (shredded look). Wood: very dense, white, exceptional heat/longevity. Grows among dying red elms. Confirmed by bark description. See OPLIN tree fact sheet for photos.

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