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Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' /Upright European Hornbeam
Typical form for this selection
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Typical form for this selection
Pair of well established trees
Striking winter form
A pair of trees silhouetted against a winter sky
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Scientific Name:
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Common Name:
Upright European Hornbeam
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
15 - 20 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Flowers not showy. Will tolerate relatively dry conditions. Will grow in urban areas where conditions are far from ideal. Noted for its upright, columnar habit of growth. More of a specimen tree than a shade tree.