Digitalis grandiflora Size:2.5 Quart Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ (Pyramidal European

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ (Pyramidal European Hornbeam) starts out with a narrow pyramidal crown which eventually ends up as a wide ovoid

so prune in late winter to early spring if needed

unbranched stems

Hardiness Zone: 5

this cultivated looking native perennial fits easily into today’s suburban landscapes

Digitalis grandiflora Size:2.5 Quart Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ (Pyramidal EuropeanEasily grown in average, medium moisture, well drained soils in part shade. Prefers organically rich soils with consistent and regular moisture. Wet soils in winter can be fatal. Removal of flower spikes after bloom will encourage a secondary bloom. If flower spikes are left in place after flowering, plants may self seed. However the spent flower spikes can rapidly become quite unsightly as the seed develops and many gardeners choose to remove most