Name: Carpinus b Frans Fontaine 2"
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Carpinus b Frans Fontaine 2"
Price: 259.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam

Narrow, columnar form

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Excellent tree for narrow areas; no pruning required. Small fruits are not a problem. Leaves are dark green, becoming yellowish in the fall. Very hardy and generally insect and disease free. Growth rate is slow to medium.

Botanical Name- Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

Pronunciation- kar-PY-nus BEH-too-lus

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 10 ft

Mature Height- 30 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, enriched soil

Current Size- 2"

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Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, shelter for small fauna

Plant Habit- Tree

Care Rating- Easy

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to maintain shape in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch to conserve moisture.

Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in late winter or summer to maintain shape.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay soil around the root zone for better aeration.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone

Possible Issues- Canker diseases, leaf miners

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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