Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)
Price range: €180.00 through €328.00 inc VAT
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Hornbeam hedging plants (Carpinus Betulus or European Hornbeam hedges) are one of our bestsellers in Ireland and are extremely easy to establish. Known for its nut-brown foliage during winter, Hornbeam adds a touch of depth and colour into your garden. Prime Hedges provide fresh, high-quality Hornbeam hedging in a variety of forms from bare root hedge plants to instant hedging.
Detailed information
Hornbeam hedging can flourish in difficult conditions, including in poorly drained soil and is resistant to late spring frosts that can destroy other hedge species. Hornbeam will also grow in full sun and partial shade. Therefore, planting hornbeam hedging is relatively easy. This hedging plant is also a good choice for difficult, windy and exposed sites where the plants will thrive while bringing valuable shelter and privacy as they develop.
The number of Hornbeam hedging plants you need for a new Hornbeam hedge depends on how patient you are and the size of the plant you’d like. Three plants per metre are adequate in a single row, especially for the larger sizes. Five per metre will give a denser hedge, especially if you plant them in a double row. For thick and fast-developing Hornbeam hedges, you could use 7 plants per metre in a double row.
Bulk Volume Bare Root Mixes are suitable for all soil types in full sun and partial shade, and are extremely well suited to windy and exposed planting sites where these tough native plants will quickly establish and thrive.
Multiple packs : Bulk Volume Bare Root plants are sold on a 100-plant basis, but orders for multiple packs of the same mix will not be broken down into individual 50 plant packs. This saves us time preparing orders meaning we can give discounts for orders of 2 or more packs in the pricing tables on this page. We don’t label the individual species.
BULK BUY DEALS! AVAILABLE OCTOBER TO APRIL
Hornbeam hedging plants (Carpinus Betulus) are an extremely attractive and versatile plant that makes it a popular choice for many homeowners and gardeners. It looks great all year round due to its bright colours, but grows in several different types of conditions. Known for its durability and stunning autumnal leaves, Hornbeam hedges are an extremely sought-after hedging type.
As a native hedge plant, Hornbeams have extremely similar characteristics to beech hedges but differ by Hornbeam having more deeply veined leaves with serrated edges (the edge of a Beech leaf is smooth and wavy). The leaves are bright, fresh green when they emerge in spring, becoming a deeper green as they mature later in the season.
In Autumn, the foliage changes through various shades of yellow before turning brown at the start of winter. A Hornbeam hedge will retain its leaves during winter in the same way as both types of Beech, although it can lose a few more leaves, especially in windy weather. In winter, the Hornbeam leaves are a darker nut-brown colour compared to the coppery brown of Beech.
Their year-round leaf coverage is extremely attractive to wildlife as it provides shelter, roosting, nesting and foraging opportunities for native animals and birds. Its seeds are eaten by small mammals during winter, whilst a number of insects such as caterpillars and moths feed on its leaves all year round. If you’re looking for a hedging species to help wildlife in your local area, this is the hedge for you.
How many plants do I need?
40-60cm: 7 plants per metre
60-80cm: 7 plants per metre
80-100cm: 5 plants per metre
120-150cm: 5 plants per metre
Double Row
For a thicker double row hedge, use 7 plants per metre (setting the plants 28cm apart in each row with 40cm between the 2 rows).
Extra Thick
For an extra thick and dense hedge that may be achieved more quickly, use 7 plants per metre in a double row (setting each plant 11inches/28cm apart in each row with 40cm between the 2 rows).
Planting
The number of plants needed is a matter of choice. As a rule, the more plants you use, the quicker the hedge will develop, and it will become stockproof more quickly. (approximately within 5 years). Here are some guidelines:
Hornbeam hedging can flourish in difficult conditions, including in poorly drained soil and is resistant to late spring frosts that can destroy other hedge species. Hornbeam will also grow in full sun and partial shade. Therefore, planting hornbeam hedging is relatively easy. This hedging plant is also a good choice for difficult, windy and exposed sites where the plants will thrive while bringing valuable shelter and privacy as they develop.
The number of Hornbeam hedging plants you need for a new Hornbeam hedge depends on how patient you are and the size of the plant you’d like. Three plants per metre are adequate in a single row, especially for the larger sizes. Five per metre will give a denser hedge, especially if you plant them in a double row. For thick and fast-developing Hornbeam hedges, you could use 7 plants per metre in a double row.
Double Row
For a thicker double row hedge, use 7 plants per metre (setting the plants 28cm apart in each row with 40cm between the 2 rows).
Extra-thick hedging
For an extra thick and dense hedge that may be achieved more quickly, use 7 plants per metre in a double row (setting each plant 11 inches/28cm apart in each row with 40cm between the 2 rows).
When planting, we recommend adding a sparing amount of bone meal to the soil. Rootgrow is also very effective for speeding up establishment. If you have a good supply of horse manure, this can be used provided it is well rotted and crumbly., Mix it in well, and don’t use too much.
We have a useful How To Plant a Hedge guide with lots of tips on getting the best from your plants. We also send a printed copy with your plants, so you have it to hand.
Aftercare
Like our other hedgerow mixes, Wildlife Friendly Hedging is best trimmed from August onwards when nesting birds have fledged (and before the end of February when the new nesting season starts). With any luck you may be able to persuade a neighbouring farmer to trim it back with his flail hedge trimmer if the hedge is a long one, and just as good as cutting by hand.
For maximum wildlife benefit you might like to consider only cutting only one side of the hedge each year. While this will make the hedge larger and wider it will provide much more cover for wildlife and birds. It will also make the hedge much more productive in terms of flowers, nuts, seeds and berries for the wildlife because there will always be some 2 year old branches on the hedge that are more likely to produce flowers and fruits.
If you have any other questions about our Hedging Plants, please do drop us an email, or call our team of hedging experts on +353 44(0)9606864.
Delivery
Orders are being despatched within 3-5 working days, delivery is 1-2 days after we despatch.
Delivery is free for most orders above our free delivery thresholds, these are displayed above our prices in the product listings and summarized below. If you don’t need that many plants it’s not a problem, you can choose to pay our delivery charge and only order what you need.
Delivery is convenient – no signature is required so you don’t need to wait in, we will leave your parcel in the safe place that you nominate.
Delivery is fast – because we pick orders daily from our own growing beds your plants only travel the small hop to our packing shed before being sent to you, they are usually delivered within 5-7 working days.
Delivery is reliable – we have been selling and delivering Hedging Plants to our customers nationwide since 1992. We have a lot of experience in packing them safely and only use tried and tested delivery partners.
