Frans Fontaine Columnar European Hornbeam - Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

The Frans Fontaine Columnar European Hornbeam is a narrow, upright cultivar prized for its elegant form and year-round visual interest. This deciduous tree grows in a distinctive columnar shape, making it ideal for tight spaces, formal gardens, and screening applications where traditional shade trees won't fit. Its dense, fine-textured foliage emerges bright green in spring, transitions to rich golden-bronze in autumn, and persists well into winter as attractive dried leaves. Hardy and adaptable, this hornbeam tolerates various soil conditions and urban environments while requiring minimal pruning to maintain its naturally refined silhouette. Perfect for creating vertical accents in contemporary landscapes.