Ostrya carpinifolia - Plug/Celgrown

Description
Light brown fruits emerge from these.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * Olive-green shoots * attractive light yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving

Leaves
Attractive light yellow autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Hop hornbeam is round in shape and has a loose crown.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow flowers 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 in colour.

Root
Ostrya carpinifolia is a heartroot.