Ostrya carpinifolia (European Hophornbeam)

The Ostrya carpinifolia, commonly known as the European Hophornbeam, is a medium-sized deciduous tree. It has a rounded shape and is known for its attractive foliage and bark. The leaves are dark green and ovate in shape, turning yellow in the fall. The bark is smooth and gray, with a fluted appearance. The European Hophornbeam produces small, inconspicuous flowers in the spring, followed by small winged nutlets.