Ostrya carpinifolia
Hophornbeam
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Hophornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) - Description
Ostrya carpinifolia, the Hop Hornbeam, is a tree in genus Ostrya, in the family Betulaceae, native to Europe.
Hophornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) - Blooming
Male and female catkins on same tree. Female blooms are inconspicuous, but later develop into white fruit clusters.
Hophornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) - Growth
Deciduous trees. Simple, oval or lance-shaped leaves. Fruits have distinctive papery bracts. Ostrya does best in sun or partial shade in a woodland garden.
Hophornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) - Planting
Difficult to transplant, choose small container-grown trees. Sow seeds in containers or in a seedbed, in a cold frame (for protection).
Hophornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) - Pest
Gypsy moths. Ostrya is also prone to canker, leaf spots, powdery mildew, leaf curl, and dieback.
Hophornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) - Interesting facts
Ostrya is native to the woodlands of North and Central America, Europe, and Asia.
Hophornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in rich, well-draining soil.
