Carpinus betulus - Common Hornbeam 7 Litre Pot

Pet safe Full sun, Partial shade H7 (-20°C or lower) Higher than 12m × Wider than 8m Deciduous Green • Spring Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing Pot Grown

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Pet Safe

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Hardiness

H7 (-20°C or lower)

Mature size

Higher than 12m tall × Wider than 8m wide

Foliage

Deciduous

Flowers

Green • Spring

Soil

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Aspect

North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

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Pot Grown

Carpinus betulus - Common Hornbeam

A hardy deciduous hedging tree valued for its dense branching habit and excellent ability to respond to pruning. Hornbeam is particularly prized for formal hedges and screens, transforming to golden-brown in autumn while retaining dried leaves through winter.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fresh green oval leaves emerge
Summer: Dense green foliage provides excellent screening
Autumn and Winter: Golden-brown dried leaves persist on the plant, creating a distinctive warm appearance

Key Features

Dense, fine branching habit ideal for hedging
Oval mid-green leaves
Hardy to -20C, very cold tolerant
Moderate growth rate
Responds excellently to pruning and trimming
Supplied in 7 litre pot

Perfect For

Formal hedging and screens
Windbreaks and shelter belts
Large-scale boundary planting
Gardens requiring hardy deciduous structure

Growing Tips

Plant in sun to partial shade
Prefers well-drained soil
Establish with regular watering in first season
Trim in late summer to maintain shape
Can be hard pruned if needed
Extremely low maintenance once established

Looks Great With

Combines effectively with other hardy hedging plants such as beech, hawthorn, and field maple for mixed native hedges.

An excellent choice for anyone seeking a tough, reliable deciduous hedge that improves with age.

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