Carpinus betulus (Columnar European Hornbeam)

This tree has truly mastered stealth elegance. It carries a quiet confidence — nothing flashy at first glance, and then suddenly, you find yourself wondering how plain green leaves became something so refined. Its bright, medium-green foliage remains vibrant throughout the growing season, with minimal susceptibility to foliar diseases, maintaining a consistently clean and composed appearance. In fall, it shifts effortlessly into rich tones of yellow and orange. Already grown to have a tight upright form, making it ideal for screening, hedging, or introducing vertical structure to the landscape.