Thuja Gardens - betulus 'Fastigiata' European Hornbeam
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The species is not normally grown but it reaches 60 feet tall and
spreads 40 feet preferring well-drained soil. Cultivars are more
common than the species. The cultivar `Fastigiata' is most often
offered by nurseries and is a popular street tree. The species
tolerates a pH above 7.0. The plant is shallow rooted, and it can
branch low to the ground. The crown is finely branched, densely
foliated and forms a beautiful oval or vase in the landscape.
European hornbeam has yellow fall color and enough pruning
tolerance to be a hedge, tall screen or topiary. It was and is the
plant of choice for clipped screens and hedges in English and early
American gardens.
spreads 40 feet preferring well-drained soil. Cultivars are more
common than the species. The cultivar `Fastigiata' is most often
offered by nurseries and is a popular street tree. The species
tolerates a pH above 7.0. The plant is shallow rooted, and it can
branch low to the ground. The crown is finely branched, densely
foliated and forms a beautiful oval or vase in the landscape.
European hornbeam has yellow fall color and enough pruning
tolerance to be a hedge, tall screen or topiary. It was and is the
plant of choice for clipped screens and hedges in English and early
American gardens.
Fastigiata - A tightly pyramidal tree with a strong form; best used in the landscape as an
accent, for articulation, or as a tall hedge or alee tree; excellent landscaping choice for special
applications.
Pyramidal European Hornbeam has forest green foliage throughout the season. The pointy
leaves turn yellow in fall. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. The smooth gray bark
adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Pyramidal European Hornbeam is a dense deciduous tree with a narrowly upright and columnar
growth habit. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined
foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should not require much pruning, except when
necessary, such as to remove dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Lower branches should be removed early if using it for a street tree but with lower branches
intact it makes a wonderful climbing tree. The cultivars are usually very branchy and form a
dense crown too thick to climb. The wood is very hard and strong and dulls wood working tools
quickly. Fruit and buds are eaten by many birds.
accent, for articulation, or as a tall hedge or alee tree; excellent landscaping choice for special
applications.
Pyramidal European Hornbeam has forest green foliage throughout the season. The pointy
leaves turn yellow in fall. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. The smooth gray bark
adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Pyramidal European Hornbeam is a dense deciduous tree with a narrowly upright and columnar
growth habit. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined
foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should not require much pruning, except when
necessary, such as to remove dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Lower branches should be removed early if using it for a street tree but with lower branches
intact it makes a wonderful climbing tree. The cultivars are usually very branchy and form a
dense crown too thick to climb. The wood is very hard and strong and dulls wood working tools
quickly. Fruit and buds are eaten by many birds.
The tree lends itself well for use as a screen due to the densely foliated
crown and low, dense branching. It can also be trained to one central leader
and used as a fine street tree.
crown and low, dense branching. It can also be trained to one central leader
and used as a fine street tree.
| 'Fastigiata' European Hornbeam 3 to 4 feet trees buy 2 trees @ $42.95 ea. |
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