Carpinus betulus 'Monumentalis' - 60-80 CM C10

Description
These produce yellow-brown fruits. The Common hornbeam 'Monument' also bears pointed, egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata Monument', Carpinus betulus 'Monumentalis'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common hornbeam 'Monument' are medium green, pointed ovate, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common hornbeam 'Monument' is bright orange-yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Dark grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Common hornbeam 'Monument' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common hornbeam 'Monument' is compact and columnar in structure. As a rule, it grows 7 - 10 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from July to August - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Use
Topiary

Root
Carpinus betulus 'Monument' is a heartroot.