Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Betulaceae
Plant Description: Tall, narrow growing deciduous tree becoming more oval with age. Very tolerant of many different soil types and tolerant of drought. White flowers are very inconspicous. Most attractive characterisitcs are the silvery-grey bark and the deep-green ribbed leaves. Great choice for street trees and other urban uses. Wood is very hard.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 40' tall x 30' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Early Spring
Bloom Period: Mar - Apr
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Education Center Parking
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Traditional Yet Thrifty
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
