Common Hornbeam. Tree of erect, pyramidal habit. Quite narrow as a young tree but broadening with age. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 12m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’
Tree of erect, pyramidal habit. Quite narrow as a young tree but broadening with age.
Additional information
| Generic | Carpinus |
|---|---|
| Species | betulus |
| Varietry | 'Fastigiata' |
| Common Name | Common Hornbeam |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 12m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly conical – flame shaped |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Acer campestre ‘Royal Ruby’
An attractive tree with lovely red foliage. Good autumn colour
Acer davidii ‘George Forrest’
A tree with an open habit with red-stalked, dark green leaves. Attractive streaked bark.
Acer negundo
The green leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in autumn. Resistant to Honey Fungus
Acer campestre
A British native, medium sized tree with green leaves that turns yellow in autumn.
Acer davidii ‘Ernest Wilson’
Wonderful white streaked bark with bright green leaves turning brilliant orange in the autumn.
Acer circinatum
A large bushy tree with light green leaves turning orange and red in autumn. Small purple and white pendent flowers.
Acer macrophyllum
Very large dark green shiny leaves turn a wonderful bright orange in autumn.
Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’
A spreading tree with deeply cut leaves turning red in autumn.