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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 Low Inventory
$345.00
6gal
$525.00
  • 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.