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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.
  • Best time to plant in spring or autumn.

 

Container options are available here

 

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Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' | Upright Hornbeam Tree | Bare Root

ЦінаВід 145,95£
  • 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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We work hard to pack our plants carefully so they arrive safely with you. If you’re not happy within 30 days, let us know, and we will sort it out. 

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.

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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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