Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' Topiary creating a delightful broadly vase-shaped

creating a delightful broadly vase-shaped habit

Often seen as a mop head which gives a more uniform round crown in leaf

Splendid silver-margined holly with dark green leaves

Discovered in Oregon in 1991 this stunning maple is a hybrid between Acer truncatum and Acer platanoides 'Warrenred'

Trunk is a lovely green

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' Topiary creating a delightful broadly vase-shapedA very tidy and attractive columnar form of our beloved native hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) ideal for restricted spaces. It grows to a height of approximately 10 meters, but only 3 meters wide. Unlike the more ubiquitous 'Fastigiata' form, Frans Fontaine preserves the attractive lateral boughs of the species and retains its columnar habit throughout its life. Slow to moderate growth rate. Good wind resistance and deeply rooting.