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Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine

Frans Fontaine Hornbeam

They maintain a narrow growth habit with vertical branching. The perfect specimen for an entranceway or hedge. A slower growing cultivar than the species with dense foliage.

  • »  Narrow, upright form with vertical branching
  • »  Ovate, sharp-toothed, dark green leaves
  • »  Foliage turns golden-yellow in the fall
  • »  Attractive yellow or green catkins
  • »  Smooth gray bark has distinctive muscle-like fluting
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

10gal
$405.00
20gal
$474.00
15gal
$480.00
30gal
$1,095.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:12-15 m
  • Spread:4-5 m
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Columnar
• Compact
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

The narrow growth habit of this cultivar allows it to be shaped into hedges, arches or for topiary. It will also tolerate urban conditions and drought, making it a good selection for street boulevards.