Common Name
European Hornbeam
Scientific Name
Carpinus betulus
Cultivar
'Fastigiata'
Hardiness Zone
5a [-15 to -20]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Tolerant
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Moderate
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
10
Planting Area
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Winter Interest
Form
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.