45.
Modulus of Elasticity.
1,630,000.
Modulus of Rupture.
16,300.
Remarks.
Prized by wheelwrights in Europe. Resemblance of bluish bark to light-gray bark of beech gave rise to name. [p064]
Ironwood, Hop Hornbeam. Ostrya virginiana Willd.
Nomenclature. (Sudworth.)
Ironwood, Hop Hornbeam (local and common names).