Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’

Scientific name: Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’

Common name: common hornbeam

Family name: Betulaceae

Useful cultivars and selections:  ‘Columnaris Nana’

USDA Hardiness Zone:  4-8

Mature height and spread:  Height: 30.00 to 40.00 feet; Spread: 20.00 to 30.00 feet

Form: medium-sized, deciduous tree

Water use: Medium

Soil requirements: Easily grown in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Leaf arrangement:  Ovate, sharply-toothed, dark green leaves

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): catkins flower; 3-lobed bracts fruit

Fall colour:  undistinguished yellow to orange

Suitable uses:  Small tree for lawns and streets. Screens. Hedges.

Quick ID description:  sharply-toothed,

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