Variety highlighted | Carpinus monbeigiana
This species is still quite rare in public greenery and is one of the small-leaved species
A somewhat more unknown species in our range, but no less beautiful. The Carpinus monbeigiana in Dutch is also called stone beech. This species is still quite rare in public greenery and is one of the small-leaved species. In younger condition, the species has softly hairy branches. A graceful growth habit with slightly overhanging branches. The bark is gray-colored and the twigs dark gray-brown, these are first densely hairy but later bare. Maximum height in adult stage about 16 meters. A beautiful small tree as a solitary or in groups. Maintenance-friendly strain that thrives on any location / type of ground and is hardy. Origin: China – Asia.
