When clipped it makes an attractive hedge. Is tolerant of air pollution, prefers well drained soil and can tolerate periods of dry. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Leaf Fall Color. Hornbeam Trees. Carpinus betulis £ 24.75 – £ 60.00. European Hornbeam Features The European Hornbeam is an attractive, columnar tree with dense branches when young, spreading into a broad cone shape with age. Please note that all stock photos displayed on Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery’s website are indicative images only.It is also important to be aware that any information found on this website is to be used as a guide only and is general advice. Mature Height: 30ft to 40ft. Yellow to yellow-green fall color. Narrow, dense, upright tree when young, which develops a formal, oval shape with time. Height: 8 metres. For this reason, the Carpinus betulus fastigiata - Upright Hornbeam Tree is perfect for hedging, with its narrow shape and stunning yellow autumn foliage. Columnar European Hornbeam. Clean looking dark green foliage turns yellow-orange in fall. Mature Width: 20ft to 30ft. Ideal for use as a hedge, screen, windbreak, or ideal specimen where lateral space is limited. Click below to see our current species list. Sale! The autumn colour is golden to yellow.Habit and Growth Rate: Slow to moderate growth rate, develops into a very densely foliaged, columnar or oval shaped tree. Sun Exposure: Likes Sun to Part Shade. Position & Soil; While it prefers a humus rich well-drained soil, this variety adopts well to different soil types. Reference: Edward F. Gilman 1997 Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes An excellent landscape tree, Carpinus betulus fastigiata - Upright Hornbeam Tree European Hornbeam is suitable for screening, hedging, pleaching due to its excellent response to pruning. t. 03 5429 1517539 West Goldie RoadLancefield, Victoria, 3435. All plant dimensions are estimates only and ultimate size and growth rates will depend on growing conditions, particularly when used in some urban environments. 'Fastigiata' European Hornbeam. The autumn colour is golden to yellow.Habit and Growth Rate: Slow to moderate growth rate, develops into a very densely foliaged, columnar or oval shaped tree. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. Mature Shape: Oval. It’s an excellent choice for lining lawns, streets, making a hedge or screening out the sun. Smooth gray bark. European Hornbeam Widely used in landscaping the European Hornbeam with its upright habit makes a good screening tree or tall hedge. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. Upright European Hornbeam will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. Width: 6 metres. Height: 8-10m. Technical information. Foliage: Alternate;simple; double serrate margin; oblong to ovate, distinctly ribbed venation. Shop Natorp's Nursery Online! Common Hornbeam: Foliage: Deciduous 240: Form: Oval 130: Mature Size: 12 x 6m: Family: Betulaceae 12: Genus: Carpinus 2: Species: Betulus 2: Uses; Great as a feature tree for autumn colour. Contact Us, Frangipani – Plants Trees and Flowers for Sale. Pyramidal European Hornbeam will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. Foliage: Alternate;simple; double serrate margin; oblong to ovate, distinctly ribbed venation. Tolerates heavy pruning therefore excellent for screening and forming hedges. Attributes: Tolerates Dry Soils Attracts Birds. Leaf Color: Green. Also grown as a medium to large sized tree it is Carpinus betulus ‘fastigiata’ that is most widely offered in Australia. Growth Rate: Slow. Bare root option now available for preorder with estimated delivery november. Feed well in late winter for best results. Vivid green catkins appear in spring through summer. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 120 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations! Bloom Time: Mar. Carpinus (Hornbeam) betulus 'Fastigiata' (Pyramidal European Hornbeam) Home » » » » Also known as Upright European Hornbeam. In Australia the upright form Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ is the most popular. Orange and Red. In late September clusters of winged nuts appear. David More & John White 2003 Cassell’s Trees Of Britain & Northern Europe. The Hornbeam Tree produces sharply toothed dark green leaves which turn yellow and orange in autumn.