Taxon

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

 
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Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - Frans Fontaine European hornbeam
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: Frans Fontaine European hornbeam
Family: Betulaceae (birch family)
Distribution: Species native to Europe and w. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A deciduous tree, 30-40' tall and only 8-12' wide with a narrow, upright, vase shaped habit. Dark green summer foliage with distinct serrations changes to golden yellow in the autumn. Smooth, gray bark is attractive in winter. An excellent choice for smaller areas needing vertical accent, screen or tall hedge.
Links: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery

Locations

  • 1: AES: BO28 (BO28) • Accession: D1994-0323.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: CCA: AY28 (AY28) • Accession: D2018-0133.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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