Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Fastigiate European Hornbeam
- All season appeal
- Densely branched
- Changes form as it matures
- Great fall foliage
- Pleasing winter appearance
- Category: Shrub
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 30-40 ft
- Spread: 15-20 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for Fastigiate European Hornbeam
- Size: #7 8-10'
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$252.00
- Size: #15 8-10'
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$333.00
- Size: 2/2.5 B+B -
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$897.00
This low and densely branched plant takes on a tight, narrow form when young, but matures to an upright, teardrop shape. With its outstanding orange to gold fall foliage color and a pleasing winter appearance, this is a great all-season tree!
Growing Tips for Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Carpinus is very easy to grow and maintain, performing superbly in full sun and most soils. Needs little pruning when grown as a tree, but responds well to hard pruning if grown as a hedge.