Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’

(Frans Fontaine Columnar Hornbeam)


$119.99


Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick 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.

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)

Additional information

Common Name

Frans Fontaine Columnar Hornbeam

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

Container/Amount

7 gallon

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

Fall Color

gold

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