Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' Frans Fontaine Fastigiate Hornbeam 15g

The Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine', commonly known as the Frans Fontaine Fastigiate Hornbeam, is a versatile and striking tree that makes a stunning addition to any garden or landscape. This upright, narrow tree features dense, dark green foliage that remains vibrant throughout the growing season, providing excellent visual interest. Its fastigiate growth habit, characterized by a columnar shape, makes it perfect for smaller spaces or creating vertical accents. The 'Frans Fontaine' variety is known for its resilience in urban environments, as it tolerates a variety of soil conditions and light levels. It's a hardy tree that thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it ideal for creating privacy screens or hedges, adding year-round structure and beauty to gardens, parks, and street plantings.

USDA Zone: 3 to 9
Prefers full sun, grows to be 26–39 ft Hight and 8–13 ft wide. 
Current approx spec: 7-8' 1.25" (15g)