Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Pyramidal European Hornbean
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'
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.