Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ - Hornbeam indoor and red hues

and red hues

Perfectly formed 5-7" blossoms are loaded with pure white petals that surround a bright yellow center

The foliage is soft yellow in fall and the showy seedpods are large and velvety

7: 10ºF through 0ºF

Dwarf: 3-6″/year

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ - Hornbeam indoor and red huesCarpinus betulus Fastigiata (Pyramidal European Hornbeam) starts out with a narrow pyramidal crown which eventually ends up as a wide ovoid. 'Fastigiata' has a very compact and closed crown with a strictly vertical trunk. Type: Tree Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 30. 00 to 40. 00 feet Spread: 20. 00 to 30. 00 feet Bloom Time: March Bloom Description: Yellow (male) and green (female) Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: