Ostrya carpinifolia Batch No:167953 leave until golden with slight

leave until golden with slight flush

'Worplesdon' doesn't share the corky features of the species but its autumn colours are all the more spectacular

Grow in any well-drained calcareous soil in full sun

permeable soil

The autumn colours are a most pleasing fiery red and orange

Ostrya carpinifolia Batch No:167953 leave until golden with slightClosely 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.