Pyramidal European Hornbeam
| Scientific name | Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' |
| Common name | Pyramidal European Hornbeam |
| Type | Trees |
| Variety | Deciduous |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 5a - 7b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | 30 to 40' |
| Spread | 20 to 30' |
| Scientific name | Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' |
| Common name | Pyramidal European Hornbeam |
| Type | Trees |
| Variety | Deciduous |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 5a - 7b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | 30 to 40' |
| Spread | 20 to 30' |
This medium sized tree is columnar when young, becoming increasingly rounded with maturity. An excellent screen due to the dense compact nature of its ascending branches, it is rather formal in appearance. Tolerant of heat and rough, it has lovely gray bark.