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Buy Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

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

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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