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. |