Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - Frans Fontaine Hornbeam

Frans Fontaine Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

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

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
12-15 m

SPREAD:
4-5 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


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Upright
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Yellow
Golden