Carpinus Betulus 'Hornbeam' Bare Root Hedging (x5 Whips)

Carpinus Betulus, also known as the 'Common Hornbeam' is a spreading shrub or tree, thats often used to create large imposing hedges. Its a particularly good plant to create architectural shapes, and when cut into shape as a tree it can make a fantastic specimen plant.

Key Features: 

•  It shares some similarity with the common beech, which its often mistaken for, although the leaves have a more textured surface.
• Shrub, Plant for Hedging.
• Carpinus betulus will achieve an average growth of 20-40cm a year and is perfect to maintain at a height measuring anywhere between 1.5 - 5m.
• Year-round interest, bright spring foliage

Common name(s): Common Hornbeam
Hardiness: Hardy
In Bloom: Autumn
Eventual Height & Spread: 40-60cm
Max Grown Height: 19m
Position: Any normal soil, sun or partial shade, exposed inland and coastal
Soil type: wetter soils 

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) hedge plants display mid-green leaves with pronounced veins and distinctive serrated edges. Transitioning to a coppery-brown hue in the fall, the leaves persist on bare branches during winter, offering year-round coverage and colour. In late spring, catkins emerge and evolve into small fruits, serving as a source of sustenance for birds. Hornbeam hedging is an excellent choice for creating a formal feature and is equally appealing when paired with other native hedge plants in a diverse display.

Keep plants in frost free environment with roots covered until ready to plant. Use rootgrow when planting. Keep well watered.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom/interest will vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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