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Carpinus betulus

'Fastigiata'


Pyramidal Hornbeam




Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Species
betulus
Cultivar
'Fastigiata'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
hardy to -20
Temperature (°F)
-20
Height
12 -15 m
Spread
4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
General Description
A small- to medium-sized tree that is quite fastigiate in form.
Landscape
Mass plantings, accent tree, city and courtyard gardens, cottages, informal gardens, large properties or as a specimen.
Cultivation
Tolerant of a wide variety of soils but prefers a well drained soil, best in full sun.
Shape
Upright pyramidal.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth, slate gray in colour and beautifully fluted.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Imbricate, angular-conical, reddish brown buds.
Leaf Description
Alternate, simple, ovate-oblong leaves that measure between 6 to 12 cm long.
Flower Description
Pale green catkins.
Fruit Description
Nut(let), ribbed, .5 cm long.
Colour Description
Dark green in summer changing to yellow in autumn.
Texture Description
Medium to fine.
Notable Specimens
The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The University of Western Ontario (Pruned forms), London, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Seed or cuttings.
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