 | Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus)
Hornbeam is very similar to Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) in appearance but its leaves have deeper veins. It tolerates poor soils and exposed sites better than Beech. It is a hardy, native, semi evergreen (holds its brown leaves through winter), with green catkins in late spring through to autumn, turning to fruit suitable for wildlife.
It is easy to keep Hornbeam to a neat formal shape, or it is often a component in an informal mixed native hedge. Clip once a year in late summer (this is important to help the plant retain its winter colour).
Hornbeam likes sun but is shade tolerant and particularly suitable for wet soils. Not suitable for coastal positions.
Bare root plants are available November until March. Please see our Bare Root/Transplant section for full details. You can pre-order to guarantee an early delivery date - either order online (credit or debit cards are charged immediately) or call our order line on 01225 422077 to order by telephone (credit or debit cards will be charged a few days before despatch).
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