Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (Pyramidal Hornbeam)


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusCarpinus
Speciesbetulus
Cultivar'Fastigiata'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)hardy to -20
Temperature (°F)-20
Height12 -15 m
Spread4 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA small- to medium-sized tree that is quite fastigiate in form.
ShapeUpright pyramidal.
LandscapeMass plantings, accent tree, city and courtyard gardens, cottages, informal gardens, large properties or as a specimen.
PropagationSeed or cuttings.
CultivationTolerant of a wide variety of soils but prefers a well drained soil, best in full sun.
Notable SpecimensThe Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The University of Western Ontario (Pruned forms), London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, slate gray in colour and beautifully fluted.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionImbricate, angular-conical, reddish brown buds.
Leaf DescriptionAlternate, simple, ovate-oblong leaves that measure between 6 to 12 cm long.
Flower DescriptionPale green catkins.
Fruit DescriptionNut(let), ribbed, .5 cm long.
Colour DescriptionDark green in summer changing to yellow in autumn.
Texture DescriptionMedium to fine.

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