Carpinus betulus (Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam)

Field grown Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

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Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam

Plant Type: Tree

Street tree with that retains a dense, narrow form. Beautiful gold fall color.

Moderate growing, deciduous medium sized tree
Narrow, upright habit makes it a great choice for tight spaces
Can be used as a street tree, focal point, or screen tree in the landscape

	Size	Plant SKU Size
	#20	8-10' HT		Please Login for Ordering
	2" B&B	LOW BRANCHED		Please Login for Ordering
	2" Standard B&B	STANDARD		Please Login for Ordering

Mature Height:

25-30 ft

Mature Spread:

10-12 ft

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' Characteristics & Attributes:

Part Shade

Part Sun

Sun

Well-Drained

Average Water

Low Maintenance

Low Maintenance

Mass Planting

Landscape Characteristics

•	Branch Structure
•	Foliage Color

Classification by Use

•	Hedge/Screen
•	Street Tree

Habit

•	Upright
•	Pyramidal

Foliage

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Season of Interest (Foliage)

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Growth Rate

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Foliage Color

•	Gold
•	Green

Attributes

•	Focal Point
•	Border or Bed
•	Disease Resistant
•	Fall Color