About This Product
Botanical Name: Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
Common Name: Frans Fontaine Columnar European Hornbeam
A deciduous tree with a columnar growth habit. Bark is gray and furrowed. Leaves are rich green, sharply toothed, and egg-shaped. Fall foliage is gold.
USDA Zone: Zones 4 - 8
Sunset Zone: Zones 2 - 9, 14 - 17
Mature Height: 25 - 50 feet
Mature Width: 15 - 30 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Regular