Ostrya carpinifolia Native ADVISORY: Although 'Goliath' resists cold

ADVISORY: Although 'Goliath' resists cold better than 'Gallissioniere'

A shallow rooting tree

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

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

and only females produces berries - and even then only when in proximity of male plants

Ostrya carpinifolia Native ADVISORY: Although 'Goliath' resists coldClosely 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.