Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Quick Overview
Pyramidal European Hornbeam is unique in its symmetrical and formal appearance. It is known for being particularly heat, drought, disease, and pest resistant. This tightly pyramidal tree with a strong form is best used in the landscape as an accent, for articulation, or as a tall hedge. Pyramidal Hornbeam is an excellent landscaping choice for privacy situations.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Pyramidal European Hornbeam is unique in its symmetrical and formal appearance. It is known for being particularly heat, drought, disease, and pest resistant. This tightly pyramidal tree with a strong form is best used in the landscape as an accent, for articulation, or as a tall hedge. Pyramidal Hornbeam is an excellent landscaping choice for privacy situations. Pyramidal European Hornbeam has forest green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn yellow in fall.Â
Where to put it:
Pyramidal European Hornbeam has a unique narrow and formal appearance which makes it a great choice for property lines, open spaces, areas that need a formal accent, in rows, or even in parkways.Â
What it needs:
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions. Be sure to follow our watering guidelines for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.
Specs
Botanical Name | Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' |
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Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Tree Type | Shade |
Size Range | Medium Tree (25-40 feet) |
Mature Height | 35' |
Mature Spread | 25' |
Shape | Upright Oval, Narrow/Columnar, Pyramidal |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Fall Color | Yellow/Gold |
Decorative Fruit | None |
Landscape Uses | Hedge, Privacy/Screening |
Growth Rate | Moderate to Rapid |
Plant Tolerance | Very Tough and Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Narrow Shape, Very Tough, Nice Foliage and Fall Color |