Ostria carpinifolia – Black hornbeam – 55 cm

Bonsai are living organisms and each one is different from the others, so the plant you receive will be similar to, but not identical to, the one shown in the photograph. The height may vary as the plant grows.
The size, colour and shape of the pot may vary depending on availability. 
This Ostria carpinifolia (black hornbeam) plant, a deciduous variety, is prized for its hardiness, its bark which develops character over the years, and its dense, harmonious foliage. In spring, the crown produces bright light-green leaves which, as the season progresses, turn a deep green. In autumn, the foliage turns splendid shades of golden yellow before falling completely during the winter. In spring, between April and May, it produces small flowers clustered in catkins, which are discreet yet distinctive. In late summer, the characteristic pendulous infructescences appear, resembling small clusters of hops, which add further ornamental interest to the plant. This plant is currently in the growth and shaping phase. It is grown in a round, brown plastic pot.