Carpinus b Frans Fontaine 1.75"
Carpinus b Frans Fontaine 1.75"
Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam
Narrow, columnar form
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$23999
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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- 1.75"
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Pink Manners Obedient Plant – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, shelter for small fauna
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PD3 6
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
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