Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fountaine'
Upright European Hornbeam
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.