Hop hornbeam

A hop-hornbeam tree (Ostrya virginiana), one of the labeled trees at Clegg Garden.  Hop-hornbeam trees have a characteristic shreddy bark.  This species of tree is typically a part of the forest understory. 

In the background is the Eisenhower Road bridge over Wildcat Creek.  Photo taken Feb. 13, 2015.

Link to Ostrya virginiana:

Link to forest understory: