Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

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Pyramidal European Hornbean

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:

Description

This European Hornbeam is narrow when young and pyramidal to 40' high when mature. With dark green leaves that turn yellow or red in the winter cold, it bears 5" clusters of fruit.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60'

Width Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers