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Ostrya carpinifolia
Plant

Ostrya carpinifolia

European Hop Hornbeam

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
3
Designers
2
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained or moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
Over 12 metres Max height
4–8 metres Max spread
20–50 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained or moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H6. Hardy Hardy, very cold winter (-20°C to -15°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A contemporary garden features a verdigris copper water channel, lush foliage, a fig tree, purple foxgloves, pink wildflowers, and stone blocks.
    Gold Medal RHS Chelsea Small Garden of the Year
    360° tour available
    Addleshaw Goddard: Flourish in the City
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A whimsical show garden features a white circular sign and gold pipe structures like taps and shower heads, surrounded by naturalistic green and colourful planting.
    Gold Medal
    360° tour available
    The Alan Partridge Sound Bath Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A contemporary show garden features a geometric pavilion with vibrant, patterned translucent panels, log seating, naturalistic planting, and a water trough.
    Gold Medal
    The King's Trust Garden: Seeding Success
    Joe Perkins
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 3

Studios 2

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Ostrya carpinifolia, ranked by how many gardens combine them.