Native to Russia, this is the hardiest of the mulberries. Most often used in windbreaks and wildlife plantings. Grows rapidly into a small tree with a rounded, often somewhat irregular head. Produces lots of small, pink, sweet fruits that are relished by birds and other wildlife. The fruit can stain sidewalks and automobiles.
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Recommended, but use with caution. Very hardy and adaptable. 3950 Ostrya virginiana American hophornbeam , Ironwood, Leverwood slow 35 x 25 Hardy Zone 4. Native to dry, shaded slopes and ridges all over Iowa. This is perhaps the most underused small native tree we know of.