Carpinus Betulus Fastigiata
Ovate sharply toothed dark green leaves to 5 long are clean and attractive throughout the growing season with little susceptibility to foliar diseases.
Carpinus betulus fastigiata. Betulus fastigiata or pyramidalis a very fastigiate tree when young which has become a popular urban street tree in the united kingdom and other countries. Also called european hornbeam young trees are markedly columnar but fill out into handsome tear drop shape as they mature. Watson2 introduction fastigiata european hornbeam the most common cultivar sold grows 30 to 40 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide without a central leader but instead. The foliage of the hornbeam tree is quite dense and the.
Carpinus betulus is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree for planting in gardens and parks throughout north west europe. A medium sized tree with a narrow columnar habit perfect for avenue planting. The fall foliage of carpinus is a golden yellow. Fastigiata european hornbeam 1.
Deciduous tree 30 50 ft 9 15 m initially columnar but soon becoming oval vase shaped very symmetrical no central leader. Grows well on well drained. Carpinus betulus fastigiata upright hornbeam. Hornbeam carpinus betulus is a large deciduous tree similar to beech.
It s a popular choice for hedging and supports a wide variety of wildlife. Fastigiata european hornbeam1 edward f. Carpinus betulus fastigiata is a proven winner as a street tree or in institutional landscapes. Middle aged fastigiata european hornbeam.
Carpinus betulus fastigiata figure 1. Introduction fastigiata european hornbeam the most common cultivar sold grows 30 to 40 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide without a central leader but instead fans out into a very densely foliated columnar or oval shaped tree making it. Back to search results. Native to or naturalized in oregon.
There are several cultivars notably. It s extremely tough making it ideal for exposed positions and attracts much wildlife including moths and the rarely seen hawfinch. Genus carpinus are deciduous shrubs and trees with attractive foliage and hop like fruit clusters in late summer and autumn details fastigiata is a medium sized deciduous tree. A handsome hornbeam tree with the rhs award of garden merit.
Crown narrow when young becoming compact and ovoid. Carpinus betulus fastigiata common name. Gilman and dennis g. Carpinus betulus fastigiata is a particularly lovely variety its form is neater and denser than the species and the leaves have more of a glossy sheen.