Carpinus betulus 'FRANS FONTAINE' hornbeam
size/type
medium-sized tree,medium-sized tree
usual height
6-10m
usual width
3-5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full to partial sun
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
One of the original trees found in natural woodlands of Europe is hornbeam. Varieties of this deciduous tree are becoming more and more popular in gardens, too.
Description of the plant:
Frans Fontaine is a lovely street tree as well as an elegant feature plant in front of a house. It is a slow growing tree with mid green, deciduous leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn. It has a symmetrical oval-shaped crown that remains compact. Being a slow grower it usually does not require pruning but can be kept smaller by pruning in early spring. Hornbeams do best in full sun and are not fussy about soil type. Fully hardy to min. -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 08-02-2011
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