Ostrya carpinifolia Hop hornbeam (Betulaceae) Deciduous tree

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Ostrya carpinifolia
Hop hornbeam
Deciduous tree
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The Ostrya carpinifolia plant species is found in S. Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Betulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hop hornbeam.

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Latin Name:  Ostrya carpinifolia
Common Name:  Hop hornbeam
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  Scop.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Deciduous forests and scrub, open pine forests, very often on dry and stony limestone hills from 50 - 1700 metres in Turkey[93].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, succeeding in most soils[11], and growing well on chalk[200]. It succeeds in full sun or semi-shade[188]. Plants are hardy to at least -20°c[200]. A very ornamental tree[1], but it is slow to become established[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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