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    • Photo of Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Also Known As

    • Columnar European Hornbeam
    • Common Hornbeam
    • Fastigiata European Hornbeam
    • Upright European Hornbeam

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    5 gallon | $85

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    Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' plant details

    Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, hedge, shade tree, street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: heat, pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    "A superlative ornamental" (Arnoldia), the dense, close-knit branch structure of this 30-40' x 20-30' upright, oval-to-fan shaped tree make it an effective and handsome screen and a highly-rated shade or street tree. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    This deciduous, upright symmetrical specimen presents a formal, clean appearance and becomes tear-drop shaped with age. The foliage is bright green and dense during the summer, and turns yellow in the fall. Suitable for a wide range of conditions including some air pollution. Great for a tall screen, hedge, or street tree. Growth Rate medium

    By: Garden World

    An excellent ornamental because of its clean foliage, generally, upright growth habit, and adaptability. Branches ascend, but its form is not columnar in outline. It has a wide, round base and typically lacks a central leader so it usually becomes a "pregnant teenager".

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    One of the best columnar trees for general garden usage. 1st rate street tree. Grows more pyramidal with age. Old trees may reach 30-40' tall. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Compact, narrow when young becomes pyramidal formal appearance, heat & drought tolerant. Zones 5-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' plant

    How to Grow Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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