Carpinus betulus Hornbeam hedge in autumn

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Carpinus betulus Hedging

Name: Carpinus betulus Hedging
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: HE52.01
Price: 159.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Native Hornbeam

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Foliage Deeply ribbed green leaves turn golden in autumn (deciduous)

Eco benefits Native, excellent for wildlife

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Description

Common Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a tough native hedge with deeply ribbed, mid-green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It is valued for its dense screening and ability to retain the (now copper-brown) leaves through winter. It also produces green catkins from late spring, followed by clusters of winged fruit.

Common Hornbeam hedging is excellent for wildlife, providing both shelter and food. It suits a wide-range of garden styles, from cottage to contemporary and will happily grow in a shaded or damp position. It is exceptionally hardy, coping with extremely cold winters or windy exposed sites. Hornbeam hedging is very similar to Beech - the main differences are that the leaves have deeper veins and the planting conditions can be slightly damper.

Also known as: European hornbeam hedge

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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