European Hop Hornbeam

Ostryacarpinifolia

Family
Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ostrya (OSS-tree-uh)
Species
carpinifolia (kar-pine-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

This is a dainty and attractive small tree. The bracts around the fruits are like small leaves and the fruiting heads make a beautiful di...Read More

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