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CARPINUS betulus 'Fastigiata'
Commonly known as Common hornbeam
Upright columnar growing form
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Good to know
A well-shaped, tidy tree for a smaller garden. -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, aphids, coral spot. -
Place of origin
(cultivar). Europe, Asia, North America. -
Deciduousunequally-toothed, mid-green leaves 7-12cm (3-5in) long, turning yellow to orange in autumn.
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Coastal / windsweptTolerant of full exposure to sea winds
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Ovate
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Height
15m (50ft) -
Spread
12m (40ft)
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TreeYellow male catkins to 3cm (1in) and green female catkins to 12cm (5in) long in spring.
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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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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Narrowly columnarBecoming more broadly conical (egg-shaped) with age.
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Mature Size15m (50ft)
12m (40ft)
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- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
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