Carpinus fangiana
£45.00
(Fang's Hornbeam) A rare species of hornbeam native to China, Carpinus fangiana has eye-catching veined, finely toothed, dark green leaves (up to 20 cm long).
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A rare species of hornbeam native to China, Carpinus fangiana has eye-catching veined, finely toothed, dark green leaves (up to 20 cm long). Established plants can also produce long, pale green catkins up to 25 - 30 cm tall.
Known for being slow growing initially, Carpinus fangiana is not a tree for instant gratification but is very handsome once established.
- Position: Light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: April - May.
- Rate of Growth: Slow initially to moderate.
- Habit: In the UK, Carpinus fangiana usually grows to be a small branching tree.
- Height: 6 m (20 ft)
- Spread: 4 m (13 ft)
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Data sheet
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun, Partial or Dappled Shade
- Mature Size
- Tree - Small (under 20 ft tall)
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Dry / Sandy
- Special Features
- Catkins, Honey Fungus Resistant
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(Fang's Hornbeam) A rare species of hornbeam native to China, Carpinus fangiana has eye-catching veined, finely toothed, dark green leaves (up to 20 cm long).