- Botanical name: Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
- Common name: Hornbeam
- Family: Betulaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Green
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
- Flowers
Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus, is a large deciduous tree, similar to beech. It’s a popular choice for hedging, and supports a wide variety of wildlife. Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ is a particularly lovely variety. Its form is neater and denser than the species, and the leaves have more of a glossy sheen. Young plants grow quickly, producing a formal, almost triangular shape. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
For best results, grow Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ in moist but well-drained soil, either as a focal point in a large garden or as part of a formal hedge.
How to grow Carpinus 'Fastigiata'
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Plant size
25m height
20m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Carpinus 'Fastigiata' and wildlife
Carpinus 'Fastigiata' is known for attracting birds. It provides shelter and habitat and makes a good wildlife hedge.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Carpinus 'Fastigiata' poisonous?
Carpinus 'Fastigiata' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
