Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - autumn colour

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - specimen tree in Spring

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - narrow habit

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - autumn colour

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - specimen tree in Spring

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - narrow habit

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

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(Columnar Hornbeam) An outstanding narrow form of hornbeam which was selected originally from a columnar street tree found in Eindhoven in the Netherlands.

A little similar to the more common form, Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' but with a more narrow, tight habit of growth and deeply veined foliage which is lush green in spring and summer before turning a rich mustard-yellow in autumn.

The very narrow habit makes this Carpinus suitable for even the smallest of gardens and also for growing as an avenue tree!

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3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 60-80 cm tall)
3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 100-125 cm tall)

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Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Any well drained soil. Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is tolerant of dry soil conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' grows to be a small to medium sized tree with an exceptionally narrow, upright habit.
- Height: up to 12 - 15 m (40 - 50 ft) if not pruned to reduce the size
- Spread: up to 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Notes: A specimen of Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine', planted in the arboretum surrounding our nursery had reached a height of 5 m, a spread of 1 m after 12 years.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Medium (8m - 15m), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Windy
Special Features: Habit - Narrow, Honey Fungus Resistant, Screening/Hedge

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