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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.
  • Best time to plant in spring or autumn.

 

Bareroot options are available here.

 

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Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' | Upright Hornbeam Tree

103,95£Ціна
  • Eventual Height: 8-12m

    Eventual Spread:

    2.5-4m
    Foliage Colour: Lush green in spring turning golden in autumn
    Habit: Narrow, columnar
    Hardiness: Fully hardy
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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.

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Jonathan Wheeler

“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!"
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