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Beginner
skill rating |
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12m
max. spread |
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15m
max. height |
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30 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Other names: Hornbeam 'Fastigiata'
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Genus: Carpinus
Variety or cultivar: 'Fastigiata' _ 'Fastigiata' is a medium-sized, upright tree with mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. It bears long green catkins in spring.
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is: Deciduous
Flower: Insignificant or absent, Green in Spring
Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Fruit: Pale-brown in Autumn
Tree shape: Ascending branches, Broadly conical
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Chionodoxa luciliae Boissier (Glory of the snow)
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (Hornbeam 'Fastigiata') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 30 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation: Plant in any soil. Prefers a sunny position. Ensure space to grow to full size.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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