Big Deal Hornbeam Hedging 150/175cm Bare Root x 200 Delivery from November

Hornbeam Hedging 150/175cm Bare Root

Tall, Tough & Beautiful – A Native Hedge with Year-Round Appeal

These 150–175cm bare root Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) plants offer an impressive height at planting, perfect for those seeking quicker results in establishing a dense, attractive hedge. Hornbeam is a deciduous native species that keeps its russet leaves through winter in many sites, giving it strong seasonal screening value.

Unlike Beech, Hornbeam thrives in heavier soils, wet conditions, and exposed positions, making it a dependable choice where other hedging struggles. Its distinctive pleated leaves, subtle spring catkins, and refined branching habit make it as decorative as it is practical.

Key Features

• Supplied Height: 150–175cm tall (bare root, untrimmed)

• Foliage: Rich green in spring/summer, golden-bronze in autumn, often held through winter

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast – approx. 30–60cm per year

• Form: Upright, bushy, and naturally dense

• Thorns: None – safe for family gardens and along paths

Planting & Spacing

• Planting Season: November to March (dormant season)

• Spacing Guide:

  • 2–3 plants per metre (single row)

  • 5 per metre (double staggered row)

• Soil: Suitable for clay, chalk, loam, or damp ground

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Maintenance: Trim once or twice a year to encourage dense, formal shape

Why Choose This Size?

• Ideal for immediate impact – starts above head height

• Quicker to form a privacy barrier or windbreak

• Reduces weed competition and gaps during early establishment

Benefits of Hornbeam Hedges

• Native and wildlife-friendly – supports birds and insects

• Retains structure in winter – even when leaves drop

• Excellent for screening, shelter, and formal boundaries

• Resilient in exposed, cold, or poorly drained sites

• Beautiful and easy to maintain