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Tree	Carpinus betulus fastigiata Upright Hornbeam
Description	A popular ornamental tree that has a fastigiate growth habit and green leaves that turn shades of yellow and gold in autumn. The leaves have serrated margins and are strongly veined.
Foliage	Deciduous
Form	Fastigiate
Mature Size	12 × 4m
Uses	Its tight, upright form makes it suitable for avenue planting, hedging and a good tree specimen in smaller gardens. This variety can be hedged or clipped to provide a screening alternative. Carpinus often has its canopy raised to leave a clear trunk at the base.
Position & Soil	While this tree is suitable for slightly-shaded area, they are very hardy, preferring a well-drained, moist site with full sun. Tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Features	Medium Deciduous Fastigiate Avenue Driveway Feature Foliage Formal Screening Group Planting Hedging Informal Screening Specimen
Pot sizes in production
Substitutes	• Fagus sylvatica • Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' • Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'

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