About
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is a columnar deciduous tree with a slender crown that develops into a dense, oval shape as it matures. Its bright green, ribbed leaves are ovate and shift to yellow in the fall. The tree produces noticeable catkins, which can reach lengths of up to 8 cm. This variety is well-suited for woodland environments.
About the genus
Carpinus comprises deciduous shrubs and trees known for their appealing leaves and clusters of hop-like fruits that appear in late summer and autumn.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings or by grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to caterpillars and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus