Carpinus betulus ‘fastigiata’

Upright Hornbeam

Features

• More upright branch structure than Carpinus betulus.
• Attractive yellow autumn colours.
• Dark green spring and summer foliage.

Uses

• Street or avenue plantings.
• Grows well in compacted/poor draining soils.
• Suitable for medium to large gardens as well as parks.

Growing Conditions

• Very wind and frost hardy.
• Moderately coastal hardy.
• Full sun to partial shade.
• Copes with very dry soils through to moist conditions.