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Bare Root Mature Carpinus Betulus Frans Fontaine Size Options
Girth 8-10 cm: Bare root. *Roughly 240-300cm tall. Standard form.
Girth 10-12 cm: Bare root. *Roughly 300-360cm tall. Standard form.
Girth 12-14 cm: Bare root. *Roughly 360-420cm tall. Standard form.
(RB)Girth 10-12cm Nov to Mar: Rootball, *Roughly 300-360cm tall. Standard form.
(RB)Girth 12-14cm Nov to Mar: Rootball, *Roughly 360-420cm tall. Standard form.
(RB)Girth 14-16cm Nov to Mar: Rootball, *Roughly 420-480cm tall.Standard form.
(RB)Girth 16-18cm Nov to Mar: Rootball, *Roughly 480-540cm tall.Standard form.
(RB)Girth 18-20cm Nov to Mar: Rootball, *Roughly 540-600cm tall. Standard form.
*Heights are VERY approximate using species averages. Girth is the only measurement we sell by. Options are explained below.
Bare Root Carpinus Betulus Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
Our bare root Frans Fontaine is narrow, upright and perfect for tight spaces (not narrow car parking bays). A tight columnar variety of European Hornbeam and ideal for formal rows, privacy screens, or small urban gardens, this low-maintenance tree (no need for oil changes) is tough, shapely, and stylish and grows to around 10 x 3 m. Good for planting in places with pollution, drought, compacted soil, and urban conditions. Considered to be narrower than the Fastigiata variant.
The foliage is green in spring/summer, golden yellow in autumn, often holds copper leaves through winter and has a moderate growth rate which is about 30cm a year. The dense foliage is considered wildlife friendly as it offers excellent nesting opportunities and protection from spy satellites (at least that is how the avian estate agents will describe it).
As the tree only grows male flowers, it does not produce any fruit so the "family tree" starts and stops with the tree you buy unless you have grafting skills.
The roots grow relatively close to the surface so that might be a consideration to some gardens.
Planting Bare Root Carpinus Betulus Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
Hardy down to H7 which is minus 20 degrees centigrade.
Plant in full sun to partial shade (Proper shade, not the stuff Ru Paul contestants throw out)
Will tolerate most soils from clay and chalk to loam and sand, moist or dry.
Pruning Bare Root Carpinus Betulus Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
This is a low-maintenance tree and does not require regular pruning however always take out dead, diseased or crossing over branches.
What Our Customers Are Saying About Bare Root Carpinus Betulus Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
I will write a review when I am good and ready, for now get out of my bathroom. Customer refused to identify themselves.
Possibly Interesting Facts About Our Bare Root Carpinus Betulus Frans Fontaine Hornbeam
It was named after a Dutch Denrologist (a person who studies trees) after being discovered in 1983 in a street in Endhoven.
Fontaine is French for fountain which sounds like Fanta so this is the perfect tree for you if you drink orange flavoured drinks from cans or bottles.
Some hungry fisherman wanting "Carp in us" think these are good luck to fish from despite the difficulty of tree climbing in wellies.
If you are looking for more than one tree then click HORNBEAM TREES WHOLESALE, we also have HORNBEAM HEDGING
Do I Need To Stake My Bare Root Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However 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.
1 Year Maiden Bare Root Trees
If you plant a 1 Year maiden tree and do not prune it at all, it will grow a little more upright and have more clear stem.
Ornamental Bare Root And Rootball Options Explained
Bare root: Comes with no soil around the roots. Available November to March only, plant before April. Store in cool, dark conditions.
(RB): Stands for rootball. Soil around the roots contained with sacking usually. Available November to April(ish)
Bare Root Vs Rootball: Bare root is usually cheaper and rootball has a slightly smaller failure rate, especially with larger sizes.
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 soil.
Have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other issues.
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.
