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FRANS FONTAINE COLUMNAR EUROPEAN HORNBEAM -
35 Feet Tall 12-16 Feet Wide--
The Frans Fontaine Hornbeam is a slow-growing, stately, deciduous tree that has the narrowest form of all European Hornbeams. It has serrated dark green leaves that turn a bright yellow in the fall.
This low maintenance hornbeam takes to pruning well and can be pruned into an ornamental hedge - wait until late winter to prune. It is tolerant of urban environments and is perfect as a vertical accent or as a hedge/screen. It thrives in full to part sun in moist conditions. It should not be allowed to dry out.
Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
Light Requirements: Part Sun Shade
Color Attribute: yellow fall color
US Hardiness Zone: 4
35 Feet Tall 12-16 Feet Wide--
The Frans Fontaine Hornbeam is a slow-growing, stately, deciduous tree that has the narrowest form of all European Hornbeams. It has serrated dark green leaves that turn a bright yellow in the fall.
This low maintenance hornbeam takes to pruning well and can be pruned into an ornamental hedge - wait until late winter to prune. It is tolerant of urban environments and is perfect as a vertical accent or as a hedge/screen. It thrives in full to part sun in moist conditions. It should not be allowed to dry out.
Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
Light Requirements: Part Sun Shade
Color Attribute: yellow fall color
US Hardiness Zone: 4
Tags: CAREX GLAUCA BLUE ZINGER, BLUE ZINGER SEDGE GRASS, GRASS, blue green foliage, Part Sun Shade, CAREX, GRASS, blue green foliage Part Sun Shade CAREX