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Carpinus betulus Fastigiata

Pyramidal European Hornbeam

The symmetrical, upright, pyramidal shape with vertical branching supports the dense, dark green foliage which turns yellow-orange in colour in the fall. Tolerant of urban conditions, they are a great accent for a narrow space.

  • »  Narrow, upright form with vertical branching
  • »  Ovate, sharp-toothed, medium-green leaves
  • »  Foliage turns yellow-orange in the fall
  • »  Attractive yellow or green catkins
  • »  Smooth gray bark has distinctive muscle-like fluting
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

10gal
$390.00
15gal
$480.00
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$735.00
30gal
$1,125.00
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45gal
$1,545.00
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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:12-15 m
  • Spread:7-8 m
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Columnar
• Compact
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Orange
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

The narrow growth habit of this cultivar allows it to be shaped into hedges, arches or for topiary.  It will also tolerate urban conditions and drought, making it a good selection for street boulevards.