Ostrya carpinifolia - 1/0 40-60 CM

Description
The Hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) is a roundish tree with decorative, light brown fruits. It produces yellow flowers arranged in catkins from the end of March to May. The Hop hornbeam also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Olive-green shoots * attractive light yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving, can be partially built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Hop hornbeam are dark green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 4 - 12 cm in size. Hop hornbeam is bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to western Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Hop hornbeam has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hop hornbeam is a round-growing tree with a loose, opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 20 m and is approx. 8 - 15 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow flowers of Hop hornbeam appear in catkins from the end of March to May.

Fruit
The light brown fruits of Ostrya carpinifolia are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Ostrya carpinifolia are olive green.

Root
Ostrya carpinifolia is a heartroot.