Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’

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Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’

Hornbeam 'Frans Fontaine'

Code Temp Category Description
1 15C+ Indoor Grow as a houseplant or under heated glass.
2 10 to 15C+ Indoor / Outdoor Grow indoors, or outdoors in summer in a sheltered spot
3 5 to 10C Tender Grow outdoors in summer, and in a heated glasshouse in winter.
4 1 to 5C Tender Grow outdoors or under glass without risk of frost.
5 -5 to 1C Half-Hardy Hardy in coastal/mild/sheltered areas. Will not tolerate hard/sudden frost. May require winter protection in situ. such as fleece or straw mulch.
6 -10 to -5C Hardy May suffer at altitude, central/northerly locations, harsh winters, cold gardens and when grown in pots.
7 -15 to -10C+ Hardy Will survive most severe winters but may be at risk in central/northerly locations and in pots. Top growth may be destroyed but will usually re-grow.
8 -20 to -15C Hardy Will survive severe winter, but may need protection when grown in pots.
9 -20C & Colder Very Hardy / Hardy in the severest European climates.

£89.00

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Description

Family Betulaceae
Originating from Europe, Turkey

A choice tree where space is limited, ‘Frans Fontaine’ makes a neat column of attractive ribbed green leaves that turn golden in autumn. Decorative hop-like catkins adorn the tree in spring and summer. A wonderful tree for a small garden.
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun/part shade. Will tolerate heavy clay.

Eventual mature plant size :
Height 9m
Spread 3m

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Habit

Columnar, Slender
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Tree
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