Create a strong, elegant, and wildlife-friendly hedge with these premium Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) hedging plants, supplied as a set of 5 trees at 2-3 ft tall in 3-litre pots by Direct Plants – an award-winning, family-run nursery based in Norfolk, UK.
Hornbeam is a traditional British native hedge and screening tree, valued for its dense, textured foliage, excellent wind resistance, and year-round structure. Perfect for formal or natural hedging, it holds onto brown leaves through winter, offering seasonal interest and privacy even in colder months.
Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)
(Deciduous native hedging tree – tough, attractive, and ideal for screening)
Hornbeam Hedge Plants – These hardy, fast-growing plants feature deeply veined green leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn and fade to pale brown in winter, often remaining on the plant until new spring growth emerges. Great for shaping, formal hedges, or natural boundaries. Also effective for filtering wind and reducing noise in exposed or urban areas.
What You Receive:
5 x Carpinus betulus hedging plants, approx. 2-3ft tall, supplied in 3-litre pots
Grown by the expert team at Direct Plants’ award-winning Norfolk nursery
Delivered in secure, protective packaging, in pots – not bare root
Clearly labelled and well-established for strong planting success
Ideal for planting as an instant hedge or screen
Whether you're creating a classic formal hedge or a wildlife-friendly boundary, Hornbeam offers structure, versatility, and long-term performance in almost any garden setting.
Planting & Care Guide (Potted Hedging Plants):
Supplied as container-grown trees in 3-litre pots, these plants can be planted at any time of year (avoiding frozen or waterlogged ground) and will establish quickly in your garden.
Best planted in full sun or partial shade
Suitable for most soil types, including clay and heavy soils
Space 1–2 plants per metre depending on the desired density
Dig a hole twice the width of the pot, remove the plant, and tease out roots
Backfill, firm in gently, and water well
Mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weeds
Trim lightly after planting to encourage bushy growth, then prune annually to maintain shape
With reliable growth, resilience to wind and cold, and attractive seasonal colour, these Hornbeam hedging trees are a top choice for long-lasting garden boundaries and landscape projects.
