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Compact Elegance for Limited Spaces
The Dwarf Columnar Hornbeam Tree is a slender, upright shade tree perfect for small yards, narrow spaces, or formal gardens. It features dense, glossy green leaves that transform into vibrant yellow and orange tones in the fall, providing year-round visual interest. Adaptable and hardy, this tree thrives in a variety of soil conditions and withstands urban environments, making it an excellent choice for privacy screens, alleys, or foundation plantings. Its slow, steady growth ensures easy maintenance while offering refined beauty and structure to your landscape.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball. Gently loosen the roots, place the tree in the hole, and backfill with native soil. Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch to retain soil moisture.
2. Watering: During the first growing season, water regularly to help the plant establish a strong root system. Avoid overwatering or allowing the soil to remain soggy.
3. Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for evergreens. Fertilizing once per year is usually sufficient.
4. Pruning: Minimal pruning is required to maintain its natural columnar shape. If desired, lightly prune in early spring before new growth appears to shape or remove any damaged or wayward branches. The Dwarf Columnar Hornbeam can also be trained into topiary forms with regular shaping.
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 8 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Slow Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, CA, HI |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-7 outdoors |
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