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Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
(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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- 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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