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Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fountaine'

Upright European Hornbeam

Plant photo of: Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fountaine'
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Information by:         Photographer: Tina Olsen Binegar

 

Description

Columnar in youth, more oval or vase shaped with age. Clean-looking tree.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.