40/60cm Pot Grown Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
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Hornbeam is a well-known, classic hedge. Their flourishing green leaves act as a dense barrier which can bring privacy, security, noise, and wind protection to your space.
£7.98
£6.65
Description
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 Hornbeam originally comes from an Old English saying, meaning hard tree, 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.
Information
| Price | £6.65 |
|---|---|
| Plant Size | 40/60cm |
| Root Type | Pot |
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Key Features
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 | Normal |
| Exposure | Coastal, exposed, inland |
| Aspect | Semi-shade, full sun |
| Evergreen Foliage? | No |
Pruning & Care
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.
Planting Guide
- Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
- Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
- Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
- Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down to lightly secure.
- When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure you regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.
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| Order Value | Standard Delivery Charge (Inc. VAT) |
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| £0.00 - £49.99 | £7.50 |
| £50.00 - £99.99 | £13.80 |