Upright European Hornbeam

Specs

Botanical Name Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fountaine’

Environment Full/Half Sun or Shade, Low Water

Color Green Leaves

Columnar in youth, more oval or vase shaped with age. Clean-looking tree. After 10 years, this beautiful tree is 20-25’ tall and has spread 6-8’. It could end up being 50’ tall! Foliage is deciduous and green in summer, turning gold in fall. It tolerates full sun to complete shade, sandy or clay soil, and is drought tolerant once it’s established. It needs well draining soil. Great street or park tree since it can be easily pruned into a hedge.