CARPINUS betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
CARPINUS betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
Columnar habit, golden-yellow autumn colour.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Narrow columnar tree -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, aphids, coral spot, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Plantsoenendienst Eindhoven Netherland, approx. 1983 -
Deciduous
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GreenMale catkins
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Panicles
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Dentate
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Ovate
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Height
8–12 metres -
Spread
2-3 metres -
Tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal InterestHolds the dead leaves through winter
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Tolerates all
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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Mature Size8–12 metres
2-3 metres
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Carpinus - Growing Guide