Ostrya carpinifolia Native The tightly ascending branches of

The tightly ascending branches of 'Fastigiata' provides an ideal dense canopy for various trained forms

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

'Hauszwetsche' is self-fertile meaning it doesn't need a pollinating partner

One of the few magnolias which grows well as a single-trunked tree

Fruit is red flush

Ostrya carpinifolia Native The tightly ascending branches ofClosely 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.