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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'

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.