Carpinus betulus 'Franz Fontaine'
Carpinus betulus 'Franz Fontaine'
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Genus
Carpinus
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Species
betulus
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Variety Type
Ornamental
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Variety
Carpinus
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Growth Rate
Slow to moderate.
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Foliage
Oval, serrate, distinctly ribbed forest green leaves. The autumn colour is golden-yellow with some orange tones.
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Bark
Smooth, thin grey bark. Adds ornamental interest during winter.
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Ornamental Fruit
Nutlets in leafy clusters (bracts) appear during autumn
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Tree Habit
Dense, narrow and upright when young. Reported to maintain columnar growth as tree ages. The current season's growth tends to curve inwards.
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Flowers
Male, green catkins that appear in spring. Not significantly ornamental
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Height (m)
10
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Width (m)
5