A graceful deciduous tree with smooth gray bark, fine-textured foliage, and attractive catkins in spring. Popular for hedging and screens, it develops golden fall color and tolerates pruning well.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–60′ tall × 30–40′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native Range
Central and Eastern Europe
Function & Care
biomass/mulchhedgerowwildlife benefitwindbreak
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is a cultivar of Carpinus betulus. This narrow, upright, columnar form is chosen for tight urban spaces where the broader species will not fit.
