Ostrya japonica (Japanese Hophornbeam)


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusOstrya
Speciesjaponica
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina, Japan and Korea.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
Wood is used in construction and manufacturing of furniture.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-21) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)(-5) - 20
Height20 m
Spread4-6 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatTemperate forests at an altitude of 1,000-2,800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey with grey-brown branchlets. Wood is hard and shiny.
Leaf DescriptionOvate or ovate-lanceolate, a subrounded, cordate, obliquely cordate or broadly cuneate base with 10-15 lateral veins on either side of the mid vein, 3.5-12x1.5-5.5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionFemale inflorescence, 1.5-2.5 cm.
Texture DescriptionLight brown, glabrous, ribbed, narrow and ovoid nutlet, 6-7 mm, produced July through September..

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