Hornbeam Hedge
Carpinus betulus [kar-pye-nus bet-you-lus]
£78.75 – £157.50
Minimum quantity: 4
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Description
Carpinus betulus, better known as Hornbeam, is a hedge with a long-standing reputation for simply getting on with things: no theatrics, no excuses. It offers much of the same formality and seasonal character as beech, but with a slightly sturdier constitution and a notable lack of complaint when the soil is heavier, damp, or otherwise inclined to be difficult.
Hornbeam hedging establishes with reliability and clips into a neat, upright hedge that feels ordered rather than over-managed. Fresh green leaves appear in spring, mellow into warm golds in autumn, and then linger (somewhat stubbornly) through winter to preserve shape and a respectable degree of privacy. For long runs of boundary planting where steadiness is prized and drama is not, hornbeam hedge plants are an understated choice.
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How will my hedge arrive?
All our Hedging is supplied with a rootball wrapped in hessian as standard. Container grown options are also available out of season or upon request. We’ll be happy to discuss the best format for your needs before finalising your order.
Growing & Care
Hornbeam hedging is famously adaptable and takes heavier, moisture-retentive soils (including clay) entirely in its stride. It grows contentedly in full sun or partial shade and is pleasingly hardy across the UK. During the first year, regular watering helps the roots settle in properly: think of it as showing the hedge where the good china lives. Once established, hornbeam becomes self-sufficient, responding politely to routine trimming and forming a dense, even hedge without fuss or unnecessary drama.
Common Uses
Hornbeam is a firm favourite for formal hedges, long boundary planting and larger screening schemes where reliability is non-negotiable. Its tolerance of variable soil conditions makes it especially useful on estates, rural sites and gardens where the ground has opinions of its own. Given time, a hornbeam hedge develops into a composed, well-behaved boundary that looks as though it has always been there.
