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Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' - Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' - Pyramidal European Hornbeam - Attractive Catkins in the Spring

Pyramidal European Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

  • Narrow, upright form with vertical branching
  • Ovate, sharp-toothed, medium-green leaves
  • Foliage turns yellow-orange in the fall
  • Attractive yellow or green catkins
  • Smooth gray bark has distinctive muscle-like fluting
  • Bloom Time: Early spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
12-15 m

SPREAD:
7-8 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

The narrow growth habit of this cultivar allows it to be shaped into hedges, arches or for topiary.  It will also tolerate urban conditions and drought, making it a good selection for street boulevards.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Upright
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Yellow
Orange
LANDSCAPE USES:
Hedge
Screening (privacy)
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