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  • Carpinus are deciduous shrubs and trees with attractive foliage and hop-like fruit clusters in late summer and autumn

 

  • ‘Fastigiata’ is a medium-sized deciduous tree; crown narrow when young, becoming compact and ovoid. Leaves ovate, ribbed and finely serrate, turning yellow in autumn. Fruiting catkins conspicuous, to 8cm in length