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Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Common Hornbeam 

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Common name

Common Hornbeam

Group

Trees

Family

Betulaceae

Description

Common Hornbeam. Tree of erect; pyramidal habit. Quite narrow as a young tree but broadening with age. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 12m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Narrowly conical - flame shaped
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
15m
Ultimate spread
12m

Colour

Flowers
White; Yellow in May; June
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Red in September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Specimen
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Top dress in spring; Feed; Dead heading
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Vine weevils; Aphids; Scale; Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Feathered CG 450-500 cm --- £289.97 £ 2
Feathered 35 litre 300-350 cm --- £190.36 £ 1
Regular CG 300-350 cm --- £207.79 £ 1