Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a deciduous plant which can be used as an alternative to Green Beech (Fagus sylvatica) as it is more tolerant of adverse conditions such as wet areas. The leaves are deeper veined and have a noticeable serrated edge and turn from green in summer to a pale chocolate brown in winter.

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HORNBEAM

Carpinus betulus

• Availability: 13NOV 20% off
• Size: 150/175cm Bare Root 3 year old feathered whip
• Delivery time: normally within 7-10 Days of availability 300349

• 3-9£7.69 (£9.23 inc vat)
• 10-49£6.22 (£7.46 inc vat)
• 50-249£5.46 (£6.55 inc vat)
• 250+£4.83 (£5.80 inc vat)

  

£23.07(£27.68 inc vat)

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Use for... any kind of formal, tidy hedge. Great for filtering noise and pollution, and also for wildlife.

Growth rate... average to fast 30-60cm per year.

Ideal hedge height... Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a versatile hedging plant, ideal for any height from 90cm up to 5 metres or more.

Situation & soil... Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a tough and resilient plant which is tolerant of most situations including wet sites and frost pockets as well as being suited to shady sites. We recommend Rootgrow and Bonemeal when planting to get your new hedge off to a great start. 

Plant description... these are three year old bare rooted plants 150-175cm high, and they are still easy to transport and plant. A typical bundle of these plants may be seen in the photo above. 

Planting distance... for a Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) hedge we recommend 3 plants per metre in a single or 5 per metre in a staggered double row.

Planting season... these bare rooted plants are supplied during the correct planting season from November until early April. 

Trim in... late summer.

Other species to consider... Green Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a more colourful alternative with its rich copper winter foliage, or Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) for the vibrant red summer foliage although neither of these plants would tolerate wet conditions.

Delivery information... delivery is quick and free on all orders over £50 (our minumum order requirement), we do not require a signature on on delivery so it is also convenient, complete delivery information may be found on our delivery page.