Hop Hornbeam. A large rounded tree with toothed dark green leaves with pendulous yellow catkins in spring and pretty hop-like white fruit clusters in summer. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 20m. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ostrya carpinifolia
A large rounded tree with toothed dark green leaves with pendulous yellow catkins in spring and pretty hop-like white fruit clusters in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Ostrya |
|---|---|
| Species | carpinifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hop Hornbeam |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 20m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 20m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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