Description
Easily grown in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Needs little pruning when grown as a tree, but responds well to hard pruning if grown as a hedge. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’
(Frans Fontaine Columnar Hornbeam)
| Size | Price |
| 15-GALLON | $179.99 |
| 7-GALLON | $119.99 |
Hardiness Zones:
4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8bQuick Overview:
When young, the cultivar ‘Frans Fontaine’ is similar to ‘Fastigiata’ but was selected for its ability to retain its sleek, columnar form into maturity. Long-lived even in tough locations, it matures at 40 to 50 feet tall but spreads only about 20 feet. In ten years it seldom spreads more than 6 to 8 feet while reaching a height of 20 to 25 feet. A handsome tree, the summer foliage is a rich green becoming a gold yellow in autumn. This is the best of the European hornbeam selections for use as a street tree.
Additional information
| Common Name | Frans Fontaine Columnar Hornbeam |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 40 ft. |
| Width | 10-20 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | dark green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Size | 15 gallon, 7 gallon |
