Taxon

Ostrya carpinifolia

Ostrya carpinifolia - European hop-hornbeam
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Common name: European hop-hornbeam
Family: Betulaceae (birch family)
Distribution: s. Europe and s.w. Asia
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: An attractive medium-sized deciduous tree averaging 50-60' tall. It has dark green, attractive summer foliage and dark grayish, shaggy bark. Hop-like fruits are produced in late summer, giving this plant its name. Handsome tree for lawns, parks, golf courses, naturalized areas and even streets. Best in full sun or part shade in moist, well-drained acid soil. Tolerates dry or gravelly soil.
Links: Flora Europaea • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List

Locations

  • 1: PKW: AN07 (AN07) • Accession: D1989-0425.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: PKW: AQ08 (AQ08) • Accession: D2013-0165.004 • Origin: Italy • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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