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All bareroot plants are freshly lifted to order. Please allow 7-14 days for processing and shipping to ensure the highest quality for you plants.
The Highlights
Shape: Narrow, columnar, deciduous tree.
Urban Friendly: Perfect for small gardens and urban landscapes.
Windbreak: Effective as a windbreak due to its dense foliage.
Screening: Provides excellent screening for privacy. Looks good when planted in a line.
Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning.
Description
Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’, commonly known as Upright Hornbeam, is a deciduous tree with a narrow, columnar habit.
Grows fresh, green leaves in spring which turn to rich, golds and yellows in autumn. Often holding onto leaves late through winter before shedding in spring with new growth.
Reaches up to 8-12 meters in height and 2.5-4 meters in spread in 10-20 years.
Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Prefers well-drained soil but can cope in wet and dry soils once established.
Whilst smaller trees are often cheaper, easier to handle and more forgiving in terms of their level of care required, a more mature tree can provide a fantastic instant impact if you are able to care for it over the first few years.
Standard or Feathered? Standard trees - have a clear stem up to a minimum of 1.8m and a well-formed head of branches. Feathered trees - Usually has an upright central leader and side brancehs that emerge down the main stem.
Which Girth Size Should I Choose? Our most common sizes we offer are relatively easy to ship and plant. The measurement is the circumference of the trunk at 1m above the roots. 6-8cm girth - 2.50m to 2.75m in height 8-10cm girth - 2.75m to 3.00m in height
Dispatch Time
We aim to dispatch orders within 5-7 working days when in stock.
Please note: If stock needs to be lifted or is unavailable, delivery may take a little longer. If necessary, we’ll contact you to arrange an alternative delivery date.
Delivery Charges
Delivery costs are calculated at checkout based on your order total. A £20 handling fee applies for Scotland and some remote areas.
Order Value & Delivery Cost
Collections: FREE
Up to £200: £9.95
£200-£400: £39.95
£400-£800: £59.95
£800-£1500: £79.95
Over £1500: FREE
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FAMILY BUSINESS
We’re a friendly family business in East Devon, and we love to help people find what they need. It’s often about finding the right solution to a problem and providing something beautiful.
GROWN & SOURCED
We grow a lot of stock here in Devon, and what we don't have, we work with brilliant and knowledgeable partners to provide you with a fantastic range.
Native trees are uniquely suited to our climate and bring a subtle, authentic charm that connects the garden to the surrounding...
About us
We love trees for their positive impact on the environment and their vital role in supporting wildlife. Trees improve air quality, store carbon, prevent flooding, and make beautiful natural screens. They also make excellent eco-friendly gifts.
At Bowhayes Trees, we’ve been growing trees for over 30 years and manage a cider orchard producing apples for local cider makers. Visit us in Devon to explore our nursery, or browse our curated collections online. Our expert team is always available to offer personalised advice on finding the perfect plant for your needs.
“The trees I ordered arrived perfectly packed and in perfect condition, precisely on time and of a good size as described. Their customer service and the quality of their plants are the best I have encountered via the Internet. Many thanks!"
