This tree grows very slowly and compactly. Height 7 - 8 m. The crown is a narrow ovoid, later ovoid and extremely closed thanks to the dense branching. This cultivar is often grown on a standard tree but sometimes specimens are found that branch out from the ground. 'Columnaris' remains narrower than the 'Fastigiata' cultivar, though the two are often confused. The leaves are a fresh green colour in the spring and turn colour to golden yellow in the autumn. Because of its slow rate of growth 'Columnaris' is less suitable for use in public places, 'Fastigiata' and 'Frans Fontaine' being more suitable. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' is átlagos and can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' turn sárga in autumn.
The right time to plant Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.