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Ostrya carpinifolia in full summer foliage on the Barcham Trees nursery -
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Row of instant-size Hop Hornbeam trees at Barcham Trees nursery -
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The branching structure of a mature Ostrya carpinifolia -
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Mature Ostrya carpinifolia at Kew gardens -
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Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya carpinifoliaAbout this product
Ostrya carpinifolia, or the Hop Hornbeam, produces creamy white flowers that resemble hops. The foliage of this tree is bright green and ridged, similar to that of the Common Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus.
In the spring, it produces an interesting display of yellow-green catkins coupled with creamy white flowers resembling hops from where it gets its name.
Ostrya carpinifolia is a medium-to-large tree that won the Award of Merit in 1976. It was introduced from Southern Europe and Western Asia in 1724 and produces a round-crowned tree at maturity. This is a very tough contender, thriving in most conditions. This pretty tree needs space to reach its full potential, so it is best planted in large gardens and parkland with the space to accommodate this interesting tree.
Mature height: 12-17m
Specifications
- Common names
- Hop Hornbeam
- Height of tree
- 12-17m
- Soil type
- Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
- Shape
- Broad
- Foliage Colour
- Green
- Information Flags
- Award
- Looks good in
- Summer, Spring
- Location
- Parkland
- Genus
- Ostrya