The Lucas Columnar Hornbeam offers striking vertical structure, rich green foliage, and strong formality—ideal for narrow spaces and clean, architectural landscapes.
FEATURES:
- Tall and narrow shape is perfect for tight or structured spaces
- Dense canopy with rich green leaves that turn golden yellow in fall
- Naturally formal look—great for modern or classical designs
- Tough, urban-tolerant, and low-maintenance
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Plant Lucas Hornbeams in a row to define driveways, patios, or property lines. Their symmetrical, columnar form brings order and rhythm to any landscape design—no shears required.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5–8
- Mature Height: 30–35 feet
- Mature Width: 8–10 feet
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Spacing: 8–10 feet apart for a screen or row planting
Lucas European Columnar Hornbeam
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Carpinus betulus 'Lucas'
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The Lucas Columnar Hornbeam offers striking vertical structure, rich green foliage, and strong formality—ideal for narrow spaces and clean, architectural landscapes.
FEATURES:
- Tall and narrow shape is perfect for tight or structured spaces
- Dense canopy with rich green leaves that turn golden yellow in fall
- Naturally formal look—great for modern or classical designs
- Tough, urban-tolerant, and low-maintenance
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Plant Lucas Hornbeams in a row to define driveways, patios, or property lines. Their symmetrical, columnar form brings order and rhythm to any landscape design—no shears required.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5–8
- Mature Height: 30–35 feet
- Mature Width: 8–10 feet
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Spacing: 8–10 feet apart for a screen or row planting
Why plant Lucas European Columnar Hornbeam?
This cultivar of the European Hornbeam was selected for its narrower-than-typical form and clean, upright growth. A favorite in European courtyards and formal garden layouts, Lucas is now gaining popularity in American designs for its strength, structure, and simple beauty.
How to use Lucas European Columnar Hornbeam in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The Lucas Columnar Hornbeam offers a dense, upright shape similar to columnar evergreens, but with more seasonal interest. It’s an elegant deciduous option that brings structure in summer and golden tones in fall.
No regular pruning is needed—Lucas maintains its naturally narrow, formal shape as it matures. You can lightly prune for shape or to remove any crossing branches, typically in late winter or early spring.
Yes, plant Lucas Hornbeams about 8 feet apart for a tight row or vertical privacy screen. They grow upright and fill in beautifully to create a living wall effect with far more structure than other deciduous trees.
