Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' Hornbeam tree in pot

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' upright tree

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Mature Carpinus betulus Fastigiata Hornbeam tree in container

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Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' Tree

Name: Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CBF.SS.10.1
Price: 67.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Fastigiate Hornbeam

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 7 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Deeply ribbed green leaves turn golden in autumn (deciduous)

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Description

This Upright Hornbeam tree, with its dense foliage, makes a wonderful slender specimen tree or can be used for topiary. It's equally impressive when used in a group for screening purposes or along an avenue. The ovate, glossy, deeply ribbed foliage is mid-green turning bright yellows and oranges in the autumn. Long green, spring catkins are followed by winged fruit.

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is upright in form and will grow to 7 x 3 meters in 20 years. It's extremely tough, making it ideal for exposed positions and attracts much wildlife, including moths and the rarely seen hawfinch. A handsome Hornbeam tree with the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

AKA Flame hornbeam, Carpinus betulus Fastigiate, fastigiated Hornbeam

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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