Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' – Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

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Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' – Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

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The narrowest Carpinus betulus cultivar. Remains considerably narrower than 'Fastigiata'. At a height of 10 m the tree is only 3 m wide. This cultivar is often grown on a standard tree but there are specimens that branch out from the ground up. Young twigs are grey: older branches and the trunk are dark grey and remarkably smooth. The leaves are a fresh colour of green in the spring and retain that colour throughout the summer. The leaf has a sharply double serrated edge and the leaf top tapers to a point. The whole tree turns colour to golden yellow in the autumn. Since 'Frans Fontaine' only bears male flowers, the tree does not produce any fruit. Root growth is relatively close to the surface. The rotted leaves are good soil improvers. 'Frans Fontaine' is a worthy avenue and street tree.

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Specifications
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Height
10 m
Crown
narrow pyramidal to narrow ovoid, compact, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
bark grey and smooth, twigs grey-brown with short hairs
Leaf
ovoid, bright green, 8 - 10 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
male catkins, green, April-May
Fruits
none, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands as regards soil, preference for loamy ground
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens
Origin
Plantsoenendienst Eindhoven (Netherlands), approx. 1983
acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green green average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' blooms in april.
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