Hornbeam 150/175cm Bare Root (Carpinus betulus)

Carpinus Betulus - Hornbeam

Hornbeam (carpinus betulus) hedging plants are deciduous, hardy native plants, excellent for exposed, windy areas.  Hornbeam is good for boggy, wet sites that no other plants can survive.  They will tolerate waterlogging, but only if it drains away.  Like Beech, Hornbeam will keep its leaves in the winter, which will provide screening, and privacy.  Hornbeam can be hard pruned and bounce back with even a denser growth.  

Common Name: Hornbeam

Genus: Carpinus 

Species:  betulus

Type:  Bareroot

Size: 150/175cm

Rate of Growth: 20-40cm per year

Planting Location:  Full sun, partial shade

Soil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types and boggy, wet areas 

pH:  neutral, acid, alkaline

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 2  per metre single row

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height: 8-12  metres

Spread: 4-8 metres

 

**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.