 | Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus)
Hornbeam is very similar to Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) in appearance but its leaves have deeper veins. It tolerates poor soils and exposed sites better than Beech. It is a hardy, native, semi evergreen (holds its brown leaves through winter), with green catkins in late spring through to autumn, turning to fruit suitable for wildlife.
It is easy to keep Hornbeam to a neat formal shape, or it is often a component in an informal mixed native hedge. Clip once a year in late summer (this is important to help the plant retain its winter colour).
Hornbeam likes sun but is shade tolerant and particularly suitable for wet soils. Not suitable for coastal positions.
Prices shown are the price per plant. Planting distance is very much a matter of choice. For bare roots, 3 plants per metre is adequate, 5 is good, 7 makes a dense hedge quicker. Smaller plants are generally planted at higher density than tall plants. Pot grown plants have recommended densities shown but you can increase or reduce this density dependent on your level of patience.
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