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Carpinus betulus-Columnaris Nana-Compact Deciduous Tree 4/5' h B&B

Carpinus betulus-Columnaris Nana-Compact Deciduous Tree 4/5' h B&B

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Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' - Low Branch Information Page
Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' - Low Branch

Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' - Low Branch

Description

Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana', commonly known as the Columnaris Nana' European Hornbeam, is a compact, slow-growing deciduous tree. It features a dense, columnar form with lush green foliage that turns golden-yellow in the fall. This cultivar is ideal for small gardens or as a formal hedge.

Suggested Uses

This plant is perfect for use in small gardens, as a formal hedge, or for creating structured landscapes. It can also be used as a specimen plant in containers or as part of a mixed border.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana'
  • Common Name Common Name: Columnaris Nana' European Hornbeam
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Reaches up to 10-15 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Boxwood, Yew, and other formal hedging plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot
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