Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

Common Name

European Hornbeam

Scientific Name

Carpinus betulus

Cultivar

'Fastigiata'

Hardiness Zone

5a [-15 to -20]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

10

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

Form

upright oval

Upright oval

Mature Height

35 feet

Crown Spread

20 feet

Limitations

  • Potentially invasive species
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Cultivar name misleading as plant develops oval shape. Tolerates heavy pruning. Urban tolerant. Good for screens, hedges, groupings, planter boxes, around buildings.