Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana'
$247.00 / 6G
Dwarf Fastigiate Hornbeam ·
Our Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' is a compact and upright variety of the Hornbeam tree. With its small size and narrow form, this tree is perfect for adding vertical interest to any garden or landscape. The dense green foliage turns a beautiful yellow in the fall, providing a stunning display of color. This tree is easy to care for and is a great choice for smaller spaces or as a focal point in a garden.
Description
Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana', commonly known as Dwarf Common Hornbeam, is a woody tree or large shrub valued for its gold or yellow and green flowers during spring. It typically matures 40–60 feet tall and 30–40 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Europe to Iran. The tree provides shelter, roosting, nesting, and foraging site for small birds and small mammals. In the landscape, it works well in hedge, screen/privacy, and shade tree. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to drought and urban conditions.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape.
Features
Catkins flowers; yellow, orange or red fall color; matures about 20 - 40 ft tall and 15 - 30 ft wide
Usage/Use
Shade tree, understory tree, street tree
| Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' | |
| Dwarf Common Hornbeam | |
| 'Columnaris Nana | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| No | |
| Europe to Iran | |
| No |
| 4 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 20 - 40 ft | |
| 15 - 30 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 15 - 30 ft |
| Yes | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Specimen Garden | |
| Architectural Shape | |
| Specimen | |
| Columnar | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |