Index : Ornamental Trees & Shrubs : Ornamental Trees : HORNBEAM, FASTIGIATE Carpinus betulus Fastigiata

Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 60ft (18m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1-2ft (30-60cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen D * Chalky Soil

A densely conical form of common Hornbeam which is excellent planted as a specimen tree or where space is limited. Very narrow when young but broadening slightly with age. If planted 3ft (90cm) apart it will make a good tall screen with a minimal maintenance of pruning. TREE 20ft x 9ft (6m x 2.7m) in 20 years, ultimate height 60ft (18m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+  Br  4-5ft 125-150cm £8.49 £7.89 Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer etc. This plant has been awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. Orders for bare-rooted plants will be despatched in November. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.