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Fagus sylvatica Hedging

Name: Fagus sylvatica Hedging
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: HE2034.06
Price: 32.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 1.2 - 5 metres in 10 years, depending on pruning

Foliage Green leaves can remain into winter (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

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Description

Fagus sylvatica is an excellent choice for native beech hedging, offering glossy green leaves, outstanding wildlife value and year-round screening - even as a deciduous species.

The lush green foliage creates a dense screen that turns yellow in autumn, with bronzed leaves often hanging onto branches until new ones emerge in spring. This native hedging provides a valuable habitat for birds and insects and produces beech mast (fruit) in some years, enjoyed by wildlife including deer and squirrels.

Common Beech hedging grows well in most conditions, including alkaline soils and windy sites but performs less well in very cold or wet sites. It can be kept as low as 1.2 metres or left unpruned to grow to over 5 metres. Its timeless appeal suits formal, country, contemporary, wildlife-friendly and woodland gardens.

Also known as: Fagus sylvatica hedge, European or Green beech 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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