Columnar European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’
- Size: 30-40’ tall and 20-30’ wide
- Growth Habit: oval-vase shape
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Requirements: Very adaptable but prefers well drained soils.
- Appeal: The Columnar Hornbeam has a multitude of uses due to its tight shape and dense branching habit. Often used as an alternative for winter screening due to its dense branching, it is a beautiful tree that is very hardy.