Carpinus Betulus Fastigiata Tree

• Common name: Upright hornbeam tree
• Height and spread in 20 years: 7 x 4 meters
• Seasons of interest: Spring, Autumn, Winter

The upright hornbeam with its dense foliage makes a wonderful specimen tree or is equally impressive when used in a group for screening or avenue purposes. The ovate, glossy, deeply ribbed foliage is mid-green turning bright yellows and oranges in the autumn. Long green catkins are followed by winged fruit. The tree itself is upright in form and extremely tough, making it ideal for exposed positions. This variety is ideal for pleaching or topiary and is attractive to much wildlife, including moths and the rarely seen hawfinch. A handsome tree growing to 7 x 4 meters in 20 years.

AKA Flame hornbeam, Carpinus betulus Fastigiata

Discounts on large orders
We are delighted to provide customers with just one tree and even more so when a project requires lots and it's only fair that our prices on large orders are discounted;

5% off orders over £100 plus delivery
10% off orders over £250 plus delivery
15% off orders over £500 plus delivery

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Delivery

Bare root and rootballed trees can only be dispatched from November - March. Pre-order is often advisable.

Delivery Timescales

The vast majority of orders are dispatched within 7 days. If for any reason we cannot dispatch your order we will contact you. We aim to keep the full range of trees in stock at all times to insure an efficient service.
All trees are sent 'no signature required' so there's no need to be in to receive your order

Trees are packed in specially designed containers and delivered using couriers who've been tried and tested over many years.

Delivery Charges

England and Wales

Carriage is charged at between £4.95 and £24.95 depending on the individual order and is calculated at the checkout.

For UK off shore deliveries please contact us on 01257 265232 or via email sales@ornamental-trees.co.uk

Scotland

Scottish postcodes G, EH, ML, KA, DG, TD are charged as ‘England and Wales’ above.

Only items below 2.5 metres in height that are not deemed ‘heavy’ or to be of unusual shape can be ordered for delivery in KW, IV, AB, PH, PA, DD, KY, FK postcode areas of Scotland and are delivered by courier. Carriage will be charged at between £29.95 and £39.95 and is calculated at the checkout.

For UK off shore deliveries please contact us on 01257 265232 or via email sales@ornamental-trees.co.uk

Sorry, we do not deliver to overseas