Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) Hedging 130–160cm (4 Litre Pot) – Hardy, Deciduous Hedging with Dense Foliage & Natural Elegance
The Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) Hedging 130–160cm (4 Litre Pot) is a classic, versatile hedging plant known for its dense, ribbed green leaves and exceptional resilience. Supplied at an established height of 130–160cm, this deciduous hedge is ideal for creating privacy, windbreaks, and structure in gardens while maintaining a soft, natural aesthetic. Its bright green summer foliage turns golden-yellow in autumn, and many of the leaves are retained through winter, offering year-round screening.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring: Fresh, bright green, serrated leaves emerge with attractive, pleated texture.
Summer: Lush, dense foliage creates an effective living screen and backdrop.
Autumn: Leaves turn warm golden-yellow, adding seasonal colour to the garden.
Winter: Many leaves remain dry and coppery on the branches, providing screening into early spring.
Structure & Form
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Height Supplied: 130–160cm, ideal for establishing a medium-height hedge.
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Growth Habit: Upright, densely branched, responds well to pruning and shaping.
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Foliage: Deciduous, ovate, deeply veined green leaves, retaining a papery bronze in winter.
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Bark: Smooth grey bark with decorative, fluted texture on mature stems.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Privacy Screening: Forms a natural, dense hedge for garden boundaries.
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Windbreaks & Shelterbelts: Withstands exposed sites and helps reduce wind.
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Formal or Informal Gardens: Equally suited to structured clipping or naturalistic shapes.
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Wildlife-Friendly Spaces: Provides shelter for birds and insects.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Thrives in sun or partial shade; tolerates shade better than many hedging species.
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Soil: Grows well in most well-drained soils; prefers fertile, moist conditions but copes with clay.
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Hardiness: Very hardy; withstands cold, wind, and urban pollution.
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Maintenance: Easily maintained; prune once or twice a year to encourage dense growth.
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Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
Why Choose Hornbeam Hedging 130–160cm (4 Litre Pot)?
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Supplied at a strong, ready-to-plant height for quicker establishment.
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Retains leaves through winter for added screening compared to other deciduous hedges.
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Dense, elegant foliage with a soft, natural look.
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Tough and adaptable to a wide range of soils and conditions.
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Low-maintenance and long-lived solution for hedging and screening.
Ideal Plant Combinations
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Pair with yew or boxwood for mixed formal hedging.
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Underplant with spring bulbs for seasonal colour beneath the hedge.
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Combine with native hedgerow species for wildlife-friendly planting.
The Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) Hedging 130–160cm (4 Litre Pot) is the ideal choice for gardeners seeking a timeless, adaptable hedge that offers beauty, privacy, and resilience across all seasons. Whether planted for formal boundaries, rural hedgerows, or garden partitions, it provides lasting structure and understated elegance.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
