{"product_id":"dwarf-columnar-hornbeam-tree","title":"Dwarf Columnar Hornbeam Tree - Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDwarf Columnar Hornbeam Tree (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis narrow, upright shade tree brings sophisticated style to compact landscapes and tight spaces where traditional trees won't fit. With its rich green foliage that shifts to warm golden and burnt orange hues each autumn, it delivers multi-season interest and natural screening. When you buy a dwarf columnar hornbeam tree online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in a low-maintenance specimen that adapts beautifully to urban gardens, formal designs, and residential foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for creating living privacy barriers along property lines, framing entryways, or defining narrow garden corridors. Its vertical silhouette works exceptionally well as a focal point in contemporary landscapes, nestled between homes, or positioned along fences and walls. The tree thrives in challenging urban settings where air pollution and compacted soil are common, making it ideal for city yards and streetside plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 25–30 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 4–6 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate; establish regularly during first season\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining; adapts to various soil types\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Narrow columnar form maximizes visual impact while minimizing footprint\u003cbr\u003e• Spectacular fall color transformation adds seasonal drama\u003cbr\u003e• Exceptionally hardy and tolerant of urban pollution and poor conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Requires minimal pruning to maintain its naturally refined shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a location receiving full sun and prepare a planting hole twice the width of the root ball. Position the tree so the root collar sits level with the ground, backfill with native soil, and water deeply. Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. During the first growing season, maintain consistent watering without allowing the soil to become waterlogged. Feed annually in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer, and prune lightly in early spring if desired to refine the shape or remove any crossing or damaged growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":45814261809338,"sku":"30231","price":656.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/dwarf-columnar-hornbeam-tree_2cf31c34-8b28-4121-aba1-a72188433809.jpg?v=1777509747","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/dwarf-columnar-hornbeam-tree","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}