Columnar Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata')
Columnar hornbeam (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata') has a narrow, upright crown that becomes oval-pyramidal with age. Ideal for narrow streets, car parks, green screens and urban spaces with limited room.
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Specifications
- Height: All sizes available
- Sunlight: Sun to full shade
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Various soil types
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -30°C
Use in landscaping projects
Columnar hornbeam is one of the most used trees for narrow spaces: streets, car parks, courtyards and along buildings. Planted in a row it also forms tall green screens. The leaves turn yellow in autumn and some stay dry on the branches over winter.
Planting and spacing
It reaches 10–15 m in height and 4–6 m in width at maturity. In avenues it is planted 5–8 m apart, for screens 2–3 m. It tolerates sun and partial shade and adapts to almost any soil.
Care and maintenance
It is very frost-hardy (to about -30°C), tolerates urban conditions and responds well to pruning, so it can be kept narrow. Water regularly in the first years. Prune in late summer or winter.
Frequently asked questions
How wide does columnar hornbeam grow?
Usually 4–6 m at maturity, much narrower than the common hornbeam.
Can columnar hornbeam be used for green screens?
Yes, planted in a row 2–3 m apart it forms a tall green screen.
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