Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' – Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris'

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Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' – Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris'

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This tree grows very slowly and compactly. Height 7 - 8 m. The crown is a narrow ovoid, later ovoid and extremely closed thanks to the dense branching. This cultivar is often grown on a standard tree but sometimes specimens are found that branch out from the ground. 'Columnaris' remains narrower than the 'Fastigiata' cultivar, though the two are often confused. The leaves are a fresh green colour in the spring and turn colour to golden yellow in the autumn. Because of its slow rate of growth 'Columnaris' is less suitable for use in public places, 'Fastigiata' and 'Frans Fontaine' being more suitable. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
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Height
8 m
Width
2-4m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellow, flowers in April
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris'

Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' blooms in april.
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