20/30cm P9 Pot Grown Hornbeam
(Carpinus Betulus)

Hornbeam is known to be a semi-evergreen species, as it clings on to its leaves through wintertime, turning into deep autumnal colours. It also loves to showcase pretty, little green catkins in the late spring (through to autumn), which then turn into fruits which many species of wildlife love to enjoy. The name ‰ۡÌÝÌáHornbeam‰ۡó» originally comes from an Old English saying, meaning ‰ۡÌÝÌáhard tree,‰ۡó» which is exactly what the Hornbeam is- resilient and durable.

It is the perfect formal feature for any garden and can easily be combine with other types of native hedging to add a bit of a mixture to your Hornbeam hedging is also compared with its similarities to the Beech plant, however, Hornbeam is that little bit different with its leaves having deeper veins and serrated edges.

This 20/30cm pot grown Hornbeam plant has an average growth rate, and can grow above 2.5m tall in good conditions.

Being a highly resilient plant, the Hornbeam tolerates many different and poor conditions like shade, clay, wet soils, and high winds. The hedge is generally easily maintained between 1 and 5m and sits at a growth rate of 20-40cm per annum. You can simply leave it on its own to bloom and blossom, but it is also possible to create a mixed hedging with other native species.

• Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
• Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
• Soil Type:̴Ì?Normal
• Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
• Aspect:̴Ì?Semi-shade, Sun
• Evergreen foliage? No

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

It is rather simple to keep your Hornbeam hedge in shape and as neat as you want- just trim once a year in the late summer to ensure your plant will retain its Winter shades.