RedCrocus Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'- Elegant Dense Shrub, Privacy Screen, Garden Accent, Container-Friendly, Pet Safe, Hardy Zones 5-8 2.5-3" cal B&B

Name: RedCrocus Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'- Elegant Dense Shrub, Privacy Screen, Garden Accent, Container-Friendly, Pet Safe, Hardy Zones 5-8 2.5-3" cal B&B
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: nto1289-redcrocus
Price: 2768.00 USD
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Pot Size 2.5-3" cal B&B

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Frans Fontaine' European Hornbeam Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - Low Branch

Description

An elegant deciduous shrub or small tree featuring dense, upright growth with attractive, toothed green foliage. Ideal for creating privacy screens or defining garden boundaries, it offers a refined, sculptural aesthetic and seasonal interest with its vibrant leaves in spring and summer.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for hedging, privacy screens, foundation planting, or as a standalone specimen in small to medium-sized gardens. Its low branching habit also makes it suitable for container planting on patios and terraces.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
Common Name: Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam
Size & Growth: Typically 4-6 ft tall and wide, with a dense, upright habit
Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Spring (flowers may be inconspicuous)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Indoor Friendly: No
Container Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Safe for pets
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: No
Grows Well With: Japanese maples, boxwoods, and flowering shrubs

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny to partly shaded location. Space appropriately to allow for growth.
Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during hot, dry periods.
Soil Type: Tolerant of various soils but prefers loamy, fertile, and well-drained soils.
Humidity: Average humidity levels are suitable.
Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Winter Care: Mulch around the base and protect roots in colder zones if necessary.
Planting Depth: Ensure the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Special Care: Maintain consistent watering to promote healthy growth.