Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulas 'Fastigiata'

Foliage: Medium Green
Fall Foliage: Yellow-Orange
Fruit: Nutlet
Habit/Form: Narrow, Upright
Uses​: Accent Tree, Tall Hedge, Shade​

Zone Hardiness: 4​
Plant Height: 30 - 40 ft 
Plant Width: 25 - 30 ft 
Light: Sun/Part Shade
Growth Rate: Slow​

'Fastigiata', sometimes called Upright European hornbeam has a narrow, fastigiate form in youth, but gradually acquires a tear drop or oval-vase shape with age. It is more common in commerce than the species. Bright medium green ovate, toothed,  leaves (to 4” long) are clean and attractive throughout the growing season with little susceptibility to diseases. Foliage turns a nice yellow-orange in fall. Trunks have smooth gray bark. 'Fastigiata' hornbeam is of the most versatile landscape plants.