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OSTRYA carpinifolia
European Hop-Hornbeam

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:: Betulaceae :: OSTRYA :: carpinifolia
  • Type of products available: 1/1P1L stem

Main asset

A tree of medium development, easy to form in stem or clump, solid and never sick, very resistant to drought.

Remarks

Ensure the watering after planting, the time that the pivoting roots settle (1-2 years).

Small deciduous tree native to southern Europe (mountains and Mediterranean climate). The leaves are ovate toothed, with marked veins. Flowering occurs in spring, male flowers in yellow pendant kittens, female flowers in small clusters resembling hop fruits, green at first and then drying on the tree in autumn.

  • Uses: alignment, small garden tree, shading

Global caracteristics:

  • Type of foliage: deciduous
  • Habit: trained
  • Height: 15 m x 10 m (50 ft x 33 ft)
  • Growth: slow to medium
  • Flowering period: April
  • Époque de fructification : Summer

Shape and colours:

  • Couleur du bois : red-brown
  • Foliage shape: ovate dentated
  • Foliage colour: dark green
  • Foliage colour in autumn: yellow
  • Flowers shape: kitten (♂) - clusters (♀)
  • Flowers colour: cream yellow
  • Forme des fruits : Hop Clusters
  • Couleur des fruits : green then brown

Plantation:

  • Soil type: drained
  • Exposure: sun, part-shade
  • Hardiness: - 25 °C (-13 °F - USDA zone 5b)