Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’ – Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
$250.00
Botanical Name: Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’
Alternate Name: Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam
The Frans Fontaine Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’) is a small, easy-to-grow deciduous tree. It has an upright, open branching habit and a narrow oval form. It is native to Europe, specifically the Netherlands. This tree is narrower than the Columnar Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’), retaining its columnar form as it matures. It grows to a height of 35 feet and 9-12 feet wide.
The Frans Fontaine Hornbeam is perfect for fitting into smaller landscapes and the narrow spaces in between properties, providing a hedge or screening tree. It responds well to pruning when shaping as a hedge. This tree is suitable for planting when you want the European Hornbeam but don’t have space for a 60 foot tree! It looks outstanding when planting multiple trees in a row – lining a pathway or forming a hedge.
The leaves are an attractive, dark green color with serrated margins. In the fall, the foliage turns bright yellow and brightens up late fall days. The attractive bark is smooth and gray-green in color.
The Frans Fontaine Hornbeam produces both male and female catkins. The male flowers are drooping yellow catkins, and the female flowers are green catkins. The fruits are small nutlets, surrounded by a whorl of bracts that turn from green to brown as they mature.
No serious disease or insect problems. Some resistance to deer and drought conditions once established. Attractive to wildlife – birds and butterflies.
Product Dimensions
The purchased tree will be within the ranges below. If you require a specific size, please call us at (503)585-8337
Please review Product shipping dimensions to ensure size of vehicle used for pickup of tree is sized correctly. Click here for more information. - Caliper Range p
- 1 3/4"-3"
- Height Range p
- 8-12'
Shape | Oval, Pyramidal |
Flower Color | Green, Yellow |
Flowering Time | April, May |
Fall Color | Fall Color Yellow |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Uses | Hedge, Park Tree, Screening, Street Tree, Wildlife Gardens |
USDA Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Mature Height | 30'-40' |
Mature Width | Mature Width 10'-15' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Shade |