What is another word for ironwood tree?
Pronunciation:
[ ˈa͡ɪ͡ənwʊd tɹˈiː], [ ˈaɪənwʊd tɹˈiː], [ ˈaɪə_n_w_ʊ_d t_ɹ_ˈiː]
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Synonyms for Ironwood tree:
n.
• eastern hop hornbeam (noun) • irontree (noun) • ironwood (noun) • ironwood tree (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
• Mesua ferrea • Ostrya virginiana
How to use "Ironwood tree" in context?
Ironwood trees are among the tallest hardwoods in North America. The trees can grow up to 300 feet tall, and are found primarily in the Appalachian Mountains. The bark is rough and scaly, and the branches are strong and flexible. The leaves are oblong, and the flowers are tiny, white, and bell shaped. The fruit is a orange-brown acorn. The tree is resistant to both Dutch elm disease and chestnut blight.
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