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Carpinus betulus Columnaris Nana

Dwarf Columnar Hornbeam

  • »  Slow growing, columnar habit
  • »  Dense, dark-green foliage that turns golden in fall
  • »  Catkins mature into attractive hop-like fruit

2gal Low Inventory
$177.00
3gal
$195.00
5gal
$345.00
B&B in Container
$645.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Catkins
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Columnar
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana'

Prefers average to moist, well drained soils in partial sun/shade. Requires little pruning if growing as a tree but will respond well to harder pruning if grown as a hedge. Best to prune in mid-winter.