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Upright Hornbeam - Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Upright Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
A refined columnar deciduous tree that earns its place in serious landscape design. Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' delivers architectural structure, dense seasonal screening, and a striking autumn transition from deep green to golden-yellow, with virtually no compromise on site flexibility.
Why Upright Hornbeam
Columnar Form: Tight, upright growth habit reaches 8–12m in height while maintaining a narrow footprint, making it viable on constrained sites where broadform trees cannot perform.
Seasonal Interest: Lush green canopy through spring and summer; foliage transitions to golden-yellow in autumn before leaf drop, adding a second moment of distinction.
Structural Density: Dense branching provides effective screening and visual mass, delivering presence whether planted as a single specimen or in formation.
Site Tolerance: Performs reliably across clay, loam, and urban conditions; handles wind exposure, frost, and atmospheric pollution without deterioration.
Low Maintenance Overhead: Minimal intervention required post-establishment. Suited to projects where long-term maintenance budgets demand durability over high-care selections.
Ideal Applications
Avenue & Driveway Planting: Repeated columnar forms create formal, high-impact entry sequences for residential estates and commercial properties.
Screening & Green Boundaries: Row-planted specimens establish a dense living screen; a considered alternative to solid fencing on prestige properties.
Formal Landscape Composition: Suits structured, symmetrical design schemes where vertical definition and canopy uniformity are priorities.
Windbreak Integration: Effective as a structural windbreak within larger landscape frameworks without the visual bulk of broad-canopy species.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (June to August)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including clay, loam and chalk; tolerates some moisture but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until established, particularly during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 10–15m
Width: 4–7m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Europe and western Asia
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
