Carpinus betulus 'FRANS FONTAINE'
Carpinus betulus 'FRANS FONTAINE'
hornbeam
hornbeam
| SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized tree |
|---|---|
| USUAL HEIGHT | 6-10m |
| USUAL WIDTH | 3-5m |
| LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
| COLOUR OF LEAVES |
 light green |
| FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
| LOCATION | full to partial sun |
| SOIL TYPE | any (acidic to alkaline) |
| SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | evenly moist (dislikes drought) |
| USDA zone (lowest) | 4 (down to -34°C) |
| WINTER PROTECTION | |
| FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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| FOR ZONE 7 |
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| BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Deciduous broadleaf |
One of the original trees found in natural woodlands of Europe is hornbeam. Varieties of this deciduous tree are becoming more and more popular in gardens, too.
Frans Fontaine is a lovely street tree as well as an elegant feature plant in front of a house. It is a slow growing tree with mid green, deciduous leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn. It has a symmetrical oval-shaped crown that remains compact.
Being a slow grower it usually does not require pruning but can be kept smaller by pruning in early spring. Hornbeams do best in full sun and are not fussy about soil type. Fully hardy to min. -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 08-02-2011
Frans Fontaine is a lovely street tree as well as an elegant feature plant in front of a house. It is a slow growing tree with mid green, deciduous leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn. It has a symmetrical oval-shaped crown that remains compact.
Being a slow grower it usually does not require pruning but can be kept smaller by pruning in early spring. Hornbeams do best in full sun and are not fussy about soil type. Fully hardy to min. -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 08-02-2011
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