Bareroot Carpinus betulus(Hornbeam) 60-90cm

Planting & Position

• Planting season:

  • Bareroot plants must be planted November to March while dormant.

• Light:

  • Grows in full sun or partial shade.

  • Very tolerant of shade compared to many hedging species.

• Soil:

  • Extremely adaptable — thrives in clay, loam, chalk, and sandy soils.

  • A much better choice than beech for heavy, damp soils.

  • Avoid only deep waterlogging.

• Spacing (hedging):

  • Plant 30–45 cm apart in a single row.

  • For a very dense screen, plant a double staggered row (40 cm between rows).

• Site suitability:

  • Ideal for exposed, windy, or urban conditions.

  • Excellent for both formal hedges and naturalistic planting.

Care & Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water thoroughly after planting, and keep moist during the first growing season.

  • Once established, hornbeam is naturally drought tolerant.

• Mulching:

  • Apply bark or compost mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

• Feeding:

  • Feed lightly in spring with a general-purpose shrub/hedge fertiliser.

• Pruning:

  • Trim once per year in late summer (August) for a natural hedge.

  • For a crisp, formal hedge, prune twice per year (June and August).

  • Hornbeam responds very well to pruning and will thicken rapidly.

• Hardiness:

  • Fully hardy across Ireland and the UK.

  • Retains some brown leaves in winter, giving partial privacy even when dormant.

Seasonal Interest & Uses

• Spring:

  • Fresh lime-green leaves and catkins.

• Summer:

  • Dense, deep green foliage ideal for screening.

• Autumn:

  • Rich golden-brown colour.

• Winter:

  • Many leaves remain on branches, providing subtle screening and structure.

• Growth rate:

  • Fast to moderate: 30–60 cm per year once established.

• Best uses:

  • Formal hedging

  • Boundary and privacy screens

  • Windbreaks

  • Damp or clay soil sites

  • Mixed native hedges

  • Large and medium gardens

• Wildlife value:

  • Provides shelter and nesting sites; catkins support insects.

In Summary:

Bareroot Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) 60–90 cm is a tough, adaptable, and attractive hedging choice ideal for clay soils, exposed sites, and long-term boundary planting. With strong year-round structure and excellent pruning response, it forms a dense, elegant hedge suitable for any landscape. Plant between November and March, prune yearly, and enjoy a resilient hedge for decades.

• Size
  B/R 60-90cm

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