Ostrya carpinifolia
Ostrya carpinifolia
- Native to:
- Albania | Austria | Bulgaria | Corse | France | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Sardegna | Sicilia | Switzerland | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Betulaceae
- Genus:
- Ostrya
- Species:
- Ostrya carpinifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; germination is often slow and irregular.
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