T99-Miscellaneous Trees #7 Carpinus betulus Fastigiata/ Pyramidal European Hornbeam

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

COMMON NAME: Upright European Hornbeam

GARDEN SIZE: 40-60 ft. tall, 20-30 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: slow

USDA ZONE: 4-8

PLANT ORIGIN: Europe

EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Part Shade (2 or more hours of direct sun per day)

WATER, SOIL, & NATURAL OCCURANCE: Prefers slightly acidic sandy or clay loam with high organic matter, and regular moisture. Water deeply on a regular basis during its first planted year. Average water needs after that; will need additional water in times of drought.

HABIT (FORM): Upright, columnar

FOLIAGE: Deciduous. Green leaves turn orange-yellow in the fall.

FLOWERS: Male and female catkins occur on the same tree, yielding nutlets in fall.

CARE: During the plant’s early years as it becomes established, fertilize in early spring or later in the fall (while the plant is dormant) with Plant-tone or a similar fertilizer.