Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a native, deciduous hedge with pale grey bark and yellow autumn colour. It makes a fantastic formal hedge, it is great for pleaching, and it is hardy to wind and cold.
These plants are bare root and 40-60cm. You buy them in packs of 10 to 100. We recommend planting 3 to 4 per metre.
The 40-60cm plants cost less per plant and suit longer runs or tighter budgets. For more height from day one, choose the 2-3ft size.
Size: 40-60cm bare root
Packs: 10 to 100 plants
Stock: in stock
Delivery: UK and Ireland. See delivery details
Planting season: September to March (while dormant)
Prices: bare root hornbeam 40-60cm
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 | £16.95 |
| 20 | £22.95 |
| 25 | £27.95 |
| 50 | £46.95 |
| 100 | £84.95 |
Not sure bare root is right for you? Read bare root or pot grown hedging, or browse all bare root hedging. Looking for a different size? See bare root hornbeam 2-3ft.
FAQ
When can I plant bare root hornbeam?
During the dormant season, September to March.
How do I plant it?
Soak the roots for 1 to 2 hours, spread them out in a trench or hole, backfill, firm gently, water well and mulch.
Does hornbeam keep its leaves in winter?
Hornbeam is deciduous, but a clipped hornbeam hedge often holds its dead brown leaves through winter until new growth pushes them off in spring.
How many hornbeam plants per metre?
We recommend 3 to 4 plants per metre.
Which size should I choose?
The 40-60cm plants cost less per plant and suit longer runs or tighter budgets. For more height from day one, choose the 2-3ft size.






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