{"product_id":"semences-ostryer-de-virginie","title":"Akène Seeds - American Hophornbeam","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful sowing,\u003cbr\u003esee cultural notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe American Hophornbeam (\u003cem\u003eOstrya virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, including Quebec. It typically reaches a height of 12 meters and has a modest trunk diameter. Its bark is greyish-brown, characterized by narrow, scaly plates that slightly detach at the ends, giving it a distinctive appearance. The leaves, oval to lanceolate, measure between 5 and 10 cm in length, with finely serrated edges. They are dark green on the upper side and lighter underneath, turning yellow in autumn. In spring, the tree produces pendulous male catkins and shorter female catkins, which develop into hop-like fruits, hence the English name \"hop-hornbeam.\" These fruits are small nuts surrounded by a papery bract, facilitating their dispersion by wind. The American Hophornbeam prefers well-drained soils and tolerates a variety of conditions, including dry and rocky soils. It is often found in mixed forests and rocky slopes in Quebec.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe American Hophornbeam plays an important role in Quebec's forest ecosystems. Its seeds serve as food for various species of birds and small mammals. In addition, the tree provides habitat for many insects, thus contributing to local biodiversity. Its ability to grow in poor soils and on rocky slopes helps prevent erosion and promotes soil stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Hophornbeam seeds must undergo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cold stratification of native seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ensure germination. See cultural notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always consult a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896191852790,"sku":"sku-47779481911547","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":49896191885558,"sku":"sku-47779481977083","price":15.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10g","offer_id":50472790425846,"sku":"sku-48765758406907","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25g","offer_id":50472790458614,"sku":"sku-48765758439675","price":49.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/ostrya-virginiana-ostryer-de-virginie-13.jpg?v=1769564815","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-ostryer-de-virginie","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}