Beech Hedging Plants
Beech is a timeless choice for any garden, offering a stunning seasonal display with fresh green leaves in spring and warm auburn tones in autumn. Whether you’re creating a deep purple barrier with Copper Beech or inviting the vibrant greens of traditional Beech into your space, these hedges provide structure and beauty all year round.
Our seasonal bare-root and root balled Beech hedging is a cost-effective way to establish a natural boundary, while instant, pot and cell-grown options make it quick and easy to set your garden borders up for success, any time of the year. These low-maintenance hedges thrive in most gardens, whether you’re blessed with sunshine or working with partial shade. If you’re looking for a robust hedge with delicate, colourful foliage, browse our Beech hedging plants today.
Why choose Beech hedging plants?
Year-round interest – Beech hedging keeps its leaves through winter, providing a dense, rust-coloured privacy screen even when dormant.
Eco-friendly and affordable – Beech is available in a wide range of root types to suit your budget and gardening experience.
Wildlife haven – Both birds and insects benefit from Beech hedging’s dense structure and seasonal seeds, offering shelter and food throughout the year.
Hardy and adaptable – Beech hedges thrive in a variety of soil conditions and can handle both sun and shade, making them ideal for most gardens.
Low-maintenance structure – An annual trim helps maintain its shape, making it an easy-care option.
Expert tips for planting Beech hedging
Beech is a low-maintenance option that’s perfect for even the most novice gardeners. Proper soil preparation is key, and taking the time to remove any weeds and enrich the soil with compost or fertiliser will go a long way.
The best time to plant bare-root Beech is between November and March, allowing the root system to establish before new growth begins in the spring. For container-grown plants, planting can be done at any time of year, though autumn and winter are the best seasons as this is when the plant enters dormancy.
Plant your Beech hedge using Rootgrow and a further plant feed, like Bonemeal, After Plant Bio-Active Evergreen Fertiliser, or After Plant Seaweed Bio-stimulant. And, if your plants don’t thrive as you’d hoped, there’s no need to worry — our 12-month Plant Guarantee is here to help! We’ll be happy to offer you a new plant if yours have failed, as long as the guarantee conditions are met. *Conditions apply.