Carpinus fangiana - 100-125 CM C18

Description
The Monkeytail hornbeam (Carpinus fangiana) is an upright garden plant that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from June to July. The Monkeytail hornbeam also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Monkeytail hornbeam are medium green in colour.

Frost hardiness
The Monkeytail hornbeam has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Monkeytail hornbeam is upright in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of the Monkeytail hornbeam appear in panicles from June to July. These grow to about 10 - 30 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub