Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
Botanical Name: Carpinus b. 'Frans Fontaine'
Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt Nursery
About Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
A slow-growing, columnar tree with attractive green summer foliage, beautiful yellow fall color and attractive bark with winter appeal. Use as an accent tree, screening plant or tall hedge. It is easy to grow and tolerant of urban conditions.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mar
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun to Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Slow
Mature Shape:
Upright
Mature Height:
30ft to 40ft
Mature Width:
8ft to 10ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Dry Soils
Attracts Birds