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RedCrocus European Hornbeam Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' - Columnar Deciduous Tree, ideal for screens, accent, or landscape structure, full sun to partial shade, Zone 4-7. 3-3.5" cal B&B

RedCrocus European Hornbeam Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' - Columnar Deciduous Tree, ideal for screens, accent, or landscape structure, full sun to partial shade, Zone 4-7. 3-3.5" cal B&B

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Fastigiata' European Hornbeam Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' - Low Branch

Description

A deciduous tree featuring a narrow, upright growth habit with dense, textured foliage. Ideal for creating structured screens or adding vertical interest to your landscape.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for formal gardens, accent points, property boundaries, or as a centerpiece in small to medium-sized landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
  • Common Name Common Name: European Hornbeam
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 30-40 ft tall with a narrow, columnar shape, growing 12-24 inches per year.
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Moderate
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Boxwoods, Japanese Maples, Ornamental Grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Plant in well-drained soil with full sun for optimal growth.
  • Soil Moisture Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during the first year.
  • Soil Type Thrives in loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soils.
  • Humidity Prefers moderate humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
  • Winter Care Provide winter protection in colder zones below zone 4.
  • Planting Depth Plant at the same depth as in the nursery, ensuring the root collar is level with the soil surface.
  • Fertilization Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
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