Buy Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

Also Known As

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontain'

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-35'
W: 15'-18'

planting zones

4a-8b

5 gallon | $95

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Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' plant details

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 18 FT - wide, 30 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, hedge, narrow form, shade tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The handsome beech-look-alike hornbeams make a fine large hedge, especially this VERY select variety with its VERY narrow (to only 15' wide x 35' high) dense (and thus slow growing) habit. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Great underused tree for planting strips and small gardens. Upright in habit, this hornbeam has small ovate, ridged leaves that emerge a soft medium green and turn yellow in the fall. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Similar to 'Fastigiata', but with slower growth habit and denser foliage. Its narrow columnar form grows to 40 ft. at maturity. The crispy serrated green leaves turn to gold in the fall, an attractive contrast to the smooth, gray bark.

By: Heritage Seedlings

This introduction from Holland has a darker green crown and narrower growth habit than the species, 30-35' x 15-18'. Fall color is brilliant on this more formal variety.