Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.
Plant Type: Trees
Evergreen-Deciduous: Deciduous
Overall Mature Size: Medium
Also Grown As: Natural Straight Trunk
Mature Height & Spread: 30-35' x 9-15'
Natural Growth Habit: Narrow, Upright
Native To: Cultivar, Europe
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water: Medium Water
Flower Color: Inconspicuous
Bloom Time: Spring
Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies/Bees / Cold Hardy / Deer Resistant / Drought Resistant / Fall Color / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Hedge / Screen / Shade Tolerant
Container Sizes: #15, 24" Box
Sunset Garden Zones: 5-9, 14-24
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4a-8b
Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’ is a narrow, columnar, deciduous tree. As opposed to Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’, Frans Fontaine holds its fastigiate form as it ages. It is an excellent choice for privacy screens due to dense summer foliage and marcescence (holds dry, brown leaves in winter). Responds exceptionally well to heavy shearing for formal, tall hedges. Non-invasive roots allow it to be planted as a street tree close to sidewalks and buildings. Excellent windbreak. It requires regular watering while establishing, but develops moderate drought resistance. Tolerates a wide range of soils including heavy clays and loams; prefers fertile, slightly acidic, and well-drained conditions. Tolerant of urban pollution and moderate salt tolerance. Deer and rabbit-resistant. Moderate fire-resistant. Resistant to Verticillium wilt. Cold hardy to -30°F.
Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’ is a narrow, columnar, deciduous tree. As opposed to Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’, Frans Fontaine holds its fastigiate form as it ages. It is an excellent choice for privacy screens due to dense summer foliage and marcescence (holds dry, brown leaves in winter). Responds exceptionally well to heavy shearing for formal, tall hedges. Non-invasive roots allow it to be planted as a street tree close to sidewalks and buildings. Excellent windbreak. It requires regular watering while establishing, but develops moderate drought resistance. Tolerates a wide range of soils including heavy clays and loams; prefers fertile, slightly acidic, and well-drained conditions. Tolerant of urban pollution and moderate salt tolerance. Deer and rabbit-resistant. Moderate fire-resistant. Resistant to Verticillium wilt. Cold hardy to -30°F.
