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Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
European Hornbeam
In stock · from $265.99
Great underused tree for planting strips and small gardens. Upright in habit, this hornbeam has small ovate, ridged leaves that emerge a soft medium green and turn yellow in the fall.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-21.
Good to know
- Low maintenance.
- Works as a privacy screen.
Quick answers
How big does Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam get?
About 40' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam need?
Low water use.
Will Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $265.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Frans Fontaine European Hornbeam wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.