Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' :: Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
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carpinus frans fontaine hornbeam
  

Foliage: Glossy, dark green
Size: H 35' S 15'
Fall Color: Yellow
Soil: Very adaptable
Shape: Columnar, narrow
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower: Insignificant
Fruit: Insignificant
Exposure: Full sun
Additional Notes: The columnar shape of the Frans Fontaine continues all through its lifetime. It is the narrowest of the Hornbeam varieties and has a tighter form than the 'Fastigata'

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