Hornbeam Hedge

Choose bare-root Hornbeam for the best value on longer hedge runs during the dormant season. Pot-grown Hornbeam is the more flexible option when planting outside the bare-root season, while instant Hornbeam is intended for projects where an established hedge effect is required immediately. Current sizes, prices and availability are shown against each option above.

Smaller Hornbeam plants are economical, easier to handle and a practical choice for longer hedge lines. Larger plants cost more but provide greater height and screening from the start. Choose according to your budget, required initial impact and the sizes currently available rather than assuming that the largest plant is always the best option.

The correct planting density depends on the exact Hornbeam size and root type you choose. Use the plants-per-metre figure shown against that specific option and the hedge-length calculator where available. This is more accurate than applying one generic spacing recommendation to every Hornbeam hedge plant.

Bare-root Hornbeam is normally supplied during the dormant season, roughly from November to March, subject to weather and stock availability. Seasonal plants may be available to pre-order before dispatch begins. Check the live availability shown against the size you want; pot-grown Hornbeam is the usual alternative when bare-root plants are out of season.

Yes. Bare-root Hornbeam is usually the most economical way to plant a longer hedge during the dormant season and is particularly useful where a large number of plants is required. Choose the size that suits your budget and use the planting density shown against that exact option to calculate the quantity needed.

Hornbeam is generally the safer choice on heavier clay and moisture-retentive soils and is also tolerant of partial shade. Beech normally prefers freer-draining conditions and tends to retain its copper-brown winter leaves more consistently. Neither should be planted where the roots will remain permanently waterlogged.