Hornbeam Hedging 100/120cm Bare Root Delivery from November

Hornbeam Hedging 100/120cm Bare Root

Hardy, Deciduous Hedging with Classic Form and Seasonal Character

This 100–120cm bare root Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) offers a substantial start to your hedge with well-formed young plants ready to establish quickly. Its attractive pleated foliage, strong winter silhouette, and excellent trimming tolerance make it a long-standing favourite for formal or native-style hedging.

Hornbeam retains its brown winter leaves in sheltered spots, providing year-round screening, while bursting into fresh green leaf come spring. It thrives in heavy clay, exposed sites, or wet ground—making it a reliable alternative to beech in tougher locations.

Key Features

• Supplied Height: 100–120cm tall (bare root, untrimmed)

• Foliage: Green, pleated leaves turning golden-bronze in autumn

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

• Ultimate Height: Up to 5m+ (can be trimmed to size)

• Form: Upright, bushy, and densely branching

• Thorns: None – safe for family gardens and public spaces

Planting & Spacing

• Best Planting Time: November to March (while dormant)

• Spacing Recommendations:

  • 3 plants per metre (single row)

  • 5 plants per metre (double staggered row)

• Soil: Tolerates clay, chalk, loam, and wet soils

• Position: Full sun to part shade

• Maintenance: Trim once or twice annually to maintain shape and density

Why Choose This Size?

• Instant visual structure – plants are already well above knee height

• Faster establishment and shading of weeds

• More cost-effective than larger root balls for medium-height hedging

Benefits of Hornbeam Hedges

• Deciduous but screens well in winter – holds brown leaves for longer

• Native British species – excellent for wildlife and biodiversity

• Tolerant of poor drainage and exposed sites

• Neat and formal – responds exceptionally to shaping and regular pruning

• Low maintenance and long-lived