| Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' | |
| Columnar European Hornbeam | |
| • Height 35’ x 20’ Spread • Pyramidal growing single stem or multi-trunk tree. Burgundy-purple leaf color all summer long. Same exfoliating white bark with cinnamon highlights. Striking color contrast. | |
| Feed in March and November with Treetone. Re-mulch in November and June. Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Limb-up lower branches over time to 6-7'. Spray with Horticultural Oil insecticide in March. | |
| Attractive specimen or screen treees | |
| Partial shade, well drained s | |
| 30'x20' | |
| Small, slow growing, oval deciduous tree | |
| Partial Sun to Shade | |
| -10 to 0 deg. F | |
| Drought, tolerant | |
| Dark green foliage | |
| Foliage turns yellow in fall |