Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana'
Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' - Dwarf Columnar Hornbeam
More About Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana'
- Slow growing, columnar habit
- Dense, dark-green foliage that turns golden in fall
- Catkins mature into attractive hop-like fruit
Zone:
4Height:
200-250 cmSpread:
100-125 cmDwarf Columnar Hornbeam Growing and Maintenance Tips
Prefers average to moist, well drained soils in partial sun/shade. Requires little pruning if growing as a tree but will respond well to harder pruning if grown as a hedge. Best to prune in mid-winter.
Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' Characteristics
Partial Sun/Shade
Low Maintenance
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Growth Rate
SlowAttributes
CatkinsFall Color
Flowering Time
SpringHabit
CompactDwarf
Columnar
Upright
Foliage Color
YellowLandscape uses
HedgeScreening (privacy)