Mature Hornbeam - Pleached - 180-200cm clear stem

Embrace the Hornbeam Harmony!  Carpinus betulus, also known as Hornbeam, adds a touch of magic to your garden. With lovely green leaves in spring and summer, these trees transform into a breathtaking orange spectacle in autumn. Some leaves persist through winter, giving them a semi-evergreen charm. Ideal for creating an elevated hedge effect against your fence, these beauties offer year-round screening with minimal space. Prune their canopy annually for a compact shape, and enjoy the evolving hues of Hornbeam elegance.

Product details

- Heights range from 2.7-3.5m

- Clear stems range from 120-200cm

- 10-12cm stem girth

- 150cm wide x 120cm high frame

- Semi Evergreen

- Catkins open in spring, followed by hop-like fruiting catkins to 8cm

- Leaves 5-8cm long, ovate, conspicuously ribbed, turning yellow/organe in autumn, some leaves persist over winter

Growing conditions

- Hardiness -20 degrees Celsius (suitable for all of the UK)

- Exposed or sheltered 

- Acid or neutral soil (preferably acid)

- Full sun or partial shade  

- Can grow in chalk, loam, sand and clay conditions 

- North, South, west and east facing

- Moisture - moist but well drained, well drained. 

 - For queries regarding larger or smaller sizes, please contact us at Info@hctrees.uk