european-hornbeam

Botanical Name	Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Common Name	European Hornbeam
Plant Type	tree
Hardiness Zone	4-8
Height	30-40 ft.
Spread	20-30 ft.
Habit	columnar habit
Exposure	full sun
Bloom Type	March
Bloom Color	yellow
Flower	showy
Autumn/Winter Intrest	good fall color
Suggested Use	specimen, architectural interest
Locations	Professor John's Courtyard, T3
Notes	Younger trees are very columnar, but mature trees can get quite large with more of a pear-shaped canopy.