Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' - P9

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat tolerant, wind resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring. Long-lasting.

Bark
Dark grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Common hornbeam 'Frans Fontaine' is columnar and slender in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Prune back: In the period from July to August - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Use
Privacy screen, hedge (pruning), solitary, topiary

Root
Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' is a heartroot.