Ostrya carpinifolia (Hop Hornbeam)
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Ostrya |
| Species | carpinifolia |
| Origin | Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Bulgara, Croatia, France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Turkey. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Used for charcoal and carpentry. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-26) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-15) - 30 |
| Height | 15 m |
| Spread | 15 m |
| Flowering Period | September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Landscape | Ornamental. |
| Propagation | Seed should be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe, germination is usually in the spring. If seeds are stored, must stratify for 3 months warm then 5 months cold, can take 18 months. Once late enough, prick and place into individual pots in a cold frame. Plant in late spring or early summer into permanent position. |
| Cultivation | Moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Can tolerate any soil or Ph conditions. |
| Habitat | Dry and stony limestone hills and forests at an altitude of 50-1,700 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Tough and close grained, |
| Flower Description | Monoecious flowers, both sexes can be found on the same plant. |
| Texture Description | Wood is very hard. |