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Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

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Columnar hornbeam . Also available in larger sizes, prices on demand.. The size after 10 years is 8 meter. The flower colour is green. This plant is completely hardy.

Date taken : 08.09.2004

Common name : White beech

Family : Corylaceae

© first picture : Garden Picture

© picture 2 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Hillier Arboretum Romsey (GB)

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : columnar
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 7.5 and 10 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
hardiness : completely hardy