| 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. |