hop hornbeam
Ostrya carpinifolia
Overview
Hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) is a medium-sized deciduous tree with an attractive, upright, conical shape. It typically grows to 25-40 feet in height with an equal spread. The bark is smooth with noticeable horizontal lenticels and fluting on older specimens. Its leaves are compound and consisting of several to many leaflets. The foliage turns yellow-green in the fall. It produces yellowish brown, hop-like fruits in late summer that can be used for crafting jewelry. Hop hornbeams are low-maintenance and do well in partial shade to full sun and a variety of soil types. They are drought tolerant and are an excellent choice for urban settings as well as parks and natural areas.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April, June, July.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Layering Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Division
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