Hornbeam Pleached Tree (Carpinus Betulus) 8/10 Girth, 120cm Stem, 120cm x 120cm Frame

Hornbeam Pleached Tree (Carpinus Betulus) – Elegant, Structured Screening for Year-Round Appeal

The Hornbeam Pleached Tree (Carpinus Betulus) is a refined and versatile choice for creating instant structure, privacy, and formal elegance in any garden or landscape. This rootballed 8/10cm girth pleached tree, with a 120cm clear stem and a 120cm x 120cm trained frame, provides a ready-made architectural feature, perfect for structured avenues, boundary screening, or adding a sophisticated touch to outdoor spaces. Its dense foliage, neatly trained along a framework, offers seasonal interest while maintaining a classic, elegant form.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

• Spring & Summer: Bright green, serrated foliage creates a lush, structured screen, perfect for privacy and shade.

• Autumn: The leaves turn rich golden-yellow, adding seasonal warmth and vibrancy.

• Winter: Retains a portion of its brown, crinkled foliage while showcasing its elegant framework, providing year-round interest.

Structure & Form

• Height & Spread: Trained to a 120cm x 120cm square pleached frame atop a 120cm clear stem, forming a refined, uniform shape.

• Girth: A strong 8/10cm trunk girth, ensuring stability and maturity upon planting.

• Foliage: Deciduous, with dense, textured leaves offering excellent coverage for screening and privacy.

• Growth Habit: Neatly pleached for a structured, architectural form, ideal for formal and contemporary designs.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Privacy & Screening – An elegant alternative to traditional fencing, creating structured, living walls.
  
• Avenue & Driveway Lining – Adds symmetry and sophistication to entrances and walkways.
  
• Formal & Contemporary Gardens – Works beautifully in classic, modern, or minimalist landscapes.
  
• Urban & Courtyard Spaces – Ideal for softening hard landscaping while maximizing greenery in smaller areas.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to different light conditions.

• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is tolerant of most soil types, including chalk, clay, and loam.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy, resistant to frost and strong winds, making it ideal for UK gardens.

• Maintenance: Low-maintenance; annual pruning maintains the pleached framework and shape.

• Drought Tolerance: Once established, it is relatively drought-resistant and requires minimal watering.

Why Choose Hornbeam Pleached Tree (Carpinus Betulus) Rootballed 8/10cm Girth?

• Instant Architectural Impact – Pre-trained framework provides immediate structure and screening.
  
• Versatile & Elegant – Complements both traditional and contemporary landscapes.
  
• Seasonal Beauty & Privacy – Offers dense summer foliage, autumn colour, and a structured winter framework.
  
• Hardy & Low Maintenance – Tolerant of various conditions and requires minimal upkeep.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Evergreen Hedging (Yew, Boxwood, Laurel) – Enhances year-round privacy and structure.
  
• Underplanting Shrubs (Hydrangeas, Lavenders, Euonymus) – Adds layers of colour and texture beneath the pleached canopy.
  
• Ornamental Grasses (Miscanthus, Pennisetum) – Softens hard landscaping and provides movement.
  
• Perennials (Heuchera, Hostas, Geraniums) – Adds vibrant ground-level contrast and seasonal interest.

The Hornbeam Pleached Tree (Carpinus Betulus) Rootballed 8/10cm Girth is an exceptional choice for those seeking instant structure, privacy, and elegance in their outdoor spaces. Whether used for boundary screening, avenue planting, or as a living architectural feature, this pleached Hornbeam delivers year-round beauty with minimal maintenance.

Hornbeam Pleached Tree (Carpinus Betulus) 8/10 Girth, 120cm Stem, 120cm x 120cm Frame Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Yellow Deciduous

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.