Ostrya carpinifolia Batch No:167953 permeable soil

permeable soil

The autumn colours are a most pleasing fiery red and orange

intensely fragrant

It also has an interesting peeling bark that reveals different shades of brown and gray in winter

A lively little crabapple whose white

Ostrya carpinifolia Batch No:167953 permeable soilClosely relatated to the hornbeams (Carpinus), this slow growing tree comes from southern Europe and Asia Minor. Young trees are broadly conical, later spreading. Oval, distinctly veined, green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Small drooping clusters of fruit with overlapping papery scales similar to hop (Humulus). Prefers a warm, sheltered site. Hardy.