Mature Carpinus Betulus Frans Fontaine Size Options
125-150 cm: 5-7L pot, 2+ years old.
150-200cm :5-12 Litre Pot, 2-3 years old.
180-240cm: 12-15L pot. 180-240 cm tall, 3-5 years old.
Girth 10-12cm: Usually 30-50L pot, *Roughly 300-360cm tall. Standard i.e. 180-200cm clear stem.
Girth 12-14cm: Usually 70L pot, *Roughly 360-420cm tall. Standard i.e. 180-200cm clear stem.
Girth 14-16cm: Usually 90L pot, *Roughly 420-480cm tall. Standard i.e. 180-200cm clear stem.
Girth 16-18cm: Usually 130L pot, *Roughly 480-540cm tall. Standard i.e. 180-200cm clear stem.
Carpinus Betulus Frans Fontaine
The Frans Fontaine Hornbeam tree (Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine') is an unusual form of Hornbeam because of its particularly narrow habit and this makes it an ideal choice for gardens where space is limited. Also of merit are its good autumn colours of mellow yellow. Originally introduced from the Netherlands. We are unsure how or who it was introduced to but it decided to stay so the welcome must have been pretty good. Frequently used as an avenue tree due to the upright shape.
Considered to be chalk and clay tolerant making it suitable for most soils and can be planted on sites that have less than ideal drainage.
Pruning the Frans Fontaine is a task you can mostly forget. Prune out any dead, diseased or crossing-over branches as preventative maintenance.
A medium-sized tree, so expect a height and width of around 6 x 2 metres after 10 years but could go on to grow twice that in good conditions.
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Planting Carpinus Betulus Frans Fontaine
Suitable to grow in heavy, wet or chalky soils. Prefer to be planted in a full sun or partial shade position.
See What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Frans Fontaine Hornbeam Tree
Frans Fontaine tree arrived safely and planted as instructed however we had a garden shed fire so intense that it melted the front of our conservatory. We lost a lot of our shrubs but we are hoping that the tree along with our rosebushes will survive only time will tell. These little things are sent to try us but why me all of the time. Robert 0913
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
Our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
