Carpinus B. Pleached 80/100cm Stem, Frame 120cm H x 100cm W

Carpinus betulus Pleached Trees

Elegant deciduous screens with dense foliage and strong architectural form

Pleached Carpinus betulus (commonly known as Hornbeam) trees provide a refined, structured way to create privacy, screen unsightly views, or define garden spaces. Trained on tall clear stems with a neatly clipped rectangular canopy, these trees are perfect above fences or walls where evergreen coverage isn't essential.

Hornbeam is a tough and adaptable native tree with crisp green leaves in spring and summer, turning yellow-gold in autumn. In winter, the dry coppery leaves often cling to branches, offering partial screening even when bare. It’s a great choice for formal gardens, avenues, or contemporary spaces needing soft seasonal interest.

Key Features:

• Dense green foliage turning golden in autumn

• Retains brown leaves through winter for year-round privacy

• Formal pleached shape ideal for above-wall screening

• Native, wildlife-friendly, and pollution-tolerant

• Excellent in both formal and naturalistic designs

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained or clay-rich; tolerant of most soils

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in all UK regions

• Maintenance: Clip in summer and winter to maintain flat frame and structure

Ultimate Size (Pleached Head):

• Head Height: 1.2m

• Head Width: 1.5m

• Clear Stem Height: Typically 0.8/1m

• Can be trimmed to size or trained further over time

Carpinus betulus pleached trees deliver smart seasonal screening with natural charm and long-lasting structure.