![Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-271.jpg)
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![Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-271.jpg)
![Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA2-271.jpg)
Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam
- Ideal for small areas
- Narrow, upright habit
- Golden-yellow fall color
- Attractive catkins
- Category: Tree
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 25-50 ft
- Spread: 6-20 ft
Slower growing but has a denser foliage than most species. Great for hedging. Foliage turns golden-yellow in the fall.
Soil Moisture
• | Average Water |
Habit
• | Upright |