Hi, Is ‘Frans Fontaine’ the narrowest kind of European Hornbeam tree? How tall and wide do they grow? Is the shape more pyramidal or columnar?
I’m looking for a kind of tree in columnar shape to form a tall hedge…
Hi, I live in Toronto, and sort of in a valley with hills and tall trees surrounding the street. Our soil is sandy – close to Lake Ontario, maybe slightly acidic since I have a big white pine tree that…
We have about 40 pyramidal cedars lining the perimeter of my backyard like a wall. We planted them about 8 years ago and they are now about 15-feet tall. Unfortunately they have a serious infestation of cedar leaf miner. We…
I am looking for Carpinus betulus seedlings – 2 to 3 feet in height to plant a hedge here in Toronto. Do you have any recommendations?…
I am considering planting 2 Pyramidal European Hornbeam for the purpose of screening. I am getting conflicting opinions regarding planting time. Which is optimal, spring or autumn? How far apart should they be? I live in Oakville Ont.
Thank you…
Hi there:
I’ve read all your posts pertaining to hornbeam hedging, but none quite seem to address our questions about spacing if you are planting young trees that are about 6 or 7 feet tall already. The link here suggests…
