 | Chisos Hop Hornbeam, Big Bend Hop Hornbeam Ostrya chisosensis Betulaceae Chisos hop hornbeam is an extremely rare tree found only in the Chisos Mountains of west Texas. It is larger than the knowlton hop hornbeam and also differs from it by having stalked glands on the leaves. The male flowers are enclosed in bracts or scales that have a sharp, rigid point. Plant Habit or Use: small tree medium tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: reddish-brown Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: cone-like cluster of small nuts enclosed in bladder-like sacks, resembles hops. Caution! Contains stinging hairs. Height: to 46 ft. Width: to 30 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: alkaline Additional Comments:
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