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JFS-KW1CB Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus 'JFS-KW1CB' PP22814 Emerald Avenue®
Hornbeam
In stock · from $362.99
A vigorous, easy to grow tree with a strong central leader. Serrated edge, green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Leaves are slightly larger than Carpinus betulus Fastigiata and have demonstrated more resistance to heat burn in the nursery setting. Excellent small shade tree.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-10.
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- Low maintenance.
- Works as a privacy screen.
Quick answers
How big does JFS-KW1CB Hornbeam get?
About 40' tall and 30' wide at maturity.
How much sun does JFS-KW1CB Hornbeam need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does JFS-KW1CB Hornbeam need?
Low water use.
Will JFS-KW1CB 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 JFS-KW1CB Hornbeam in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $362.99. 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 JFS-KW1CB 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.
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