Columnar European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus fastigiata
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Columnar European Hornbeam highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 4-8
Your neighbors are going to think that you hired a professional landscaping company after seeing this perfectly manicured-looking, oval-shaped tree in your front yard!
You heard that correctly! There is little to no labor needed to keep your Columnar European Hornbeam Tree(Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata') looking this perfect! This magnificent deciduous tree has forest green foliage up until fall when it fades into a bright yellow coloration illuminating your yard effortlessly!
Featuring spring catkins like those of Birch, these long flowers dangle beneath the pleated, toothy, textured foliage. These flowers become papery cones that dangle through the summer and fall that birds love. The foliage becomes a vivid bright yellow and topaz in the autumn!
Landscape Application:
The slim profile Columnar European Hornbeam Tree lives to be the centerpiece of your landscaping with its large, flawless beauty and is best as a specimen plant. You will have everyone oohing! Plant one on a raised berm in your front lawn or in odd-numbered groupings that create bird-friendly groves!
Planting a row of these clean-cut trees creates an elegant property line that will make your yard look impressively put together. Columnar European gets about twice as tall as it will be wide with incredibly thick foliage making it a phenomenal privacy screen for your backyard patio.
A row of Hornbeams makes an elegant living wall, and this long-lived, resilient tree accepts heavy shearing if you decide to keep it clipped as a hedge.
Because of its rock-hard wood, the Hornbeam stands up to heavy snow loads, strong winds, and storms! The lumber has become widely used as tool handles, butcher blocks, and piano keys.
- Perfect Manicured, Oval-Shaped Canopy
- Forest Green Foliage & Dense Branches
- Bright Yellow-Topaz Fall Foliage
- Spring Catkins & Papery Seed Pods
- Showstopping Specimen Tree & Elegant, Clean-Cut Hedging Tree
#ProPlantTips for Care:
To allow your tree to grow to its mature size, plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. This tree appreciates mulch over the roots to help maintain cool moist soil. These trees like regular moisture access their first year or so in the ground but are pretty self-sufficient but appreciate a drink during prolonged drought. Prune your tree to remove crossing branches, and broken or dead limbs in the late summer or autumn.
- Full Sun Trees
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Access
- Prune Late Summer/Autumn
- Very Strong Wood & Easy To Grow
Order your very own Columnar European Hornbeam today and let its natural beauty spread across your landscaping. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it! Order now at NatureHills.com!
