Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam

               Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam Scientific name: Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’ Taxonomy Family: Betulaceae Type: Deciduous tree Native: NO Plant Requirements Zone: 4 to 8 Sun: Full sun Moisture: Dry Plant Characteristics Height: 35 ft Width: 20 ft Additional Characteristics Trees Small lot suitableFlowering treeSafe for beneath power lines Fruit ShowyEdible Leaves Good Fall colorLeaves fragrantGold foliageEvergreen Bark Showy Wildlife value Attract hummingbirdsAttract butterfliesAttract birds Poisonous FoliageFruit Description Landscape designers are always looking for columnar trees that are widely adapted. This European hornbeam cultivar maintains it narrow upright form through its life.  Morphology:The cultivar Fran Fontaine is a hornbeam variant which grows to a height of 40’ but maintains a narrow columnar sha