Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
Height:
30 - 35 ft.
Width:
10 - 12 ft.
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
Exposure:
Sun
Shape:
Columnar
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
5 - 7
Native Range:
Europe
The Gardener's Notepad
Very slender and attractive in youth, but becomes more rotund with age. A fairly versatile tree. Have seen pictures of fantastic topiary made from it, and it works well in hedges too, however, this requires diligent pruning.