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HORNBEAM

Carpinus betulus
Code: 13
  • From £0.75
  • Delivery from £28.50
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PLANTS AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER - APRIL

 

MINIMUM ORDER £50

The Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is very similar to Green Beech although slightly more informal. Hornbeam is ideal for use on heavier clay soils where Beech will not thrive and gives a similar effect holding its bronzed leaves throughout the winter months. The leaves provide food for some animals, including Lepidoptera such as the case-bearer moth Coleophora anatipennella.

Hornbeam plants are shade tolerant. Hornbeam leaves are deeply veined mid green in colour with serrated edges, similar to Beech, the difference being Beech leaves have wavy edges. Hornbeam produces catkins in early summer and small fruits later. Hornbeam wood is very tough, it can easily blunt blades. It is also known as ironwood.

To create a thick Hornbeam hedge it should be planted at a rate of five plants per metre. trim once a year, and twice if you want the more manicured look.

Hornbeam can also make a valuable addition to a native farm hedge.  Mixed native farm hedges are excellent for attracting birds and other wildlife as they play host to insects, berries and other valuable food sources for wildlife.  Native mixed hedgerows also offer some winter protection for wildlife.

For Sales and Advice, or further details on our Hornbeam Hedging Plants please call us on 01798 831008, or Email Us at Sales@millfarmplants.co.uk

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Product Information Size Plants Per Metre Comments1+ Quantity Qty
Hornbeam, Bare Root - Size: 40-60cm (MINIMUM ORDER 10 PLANTS) Hornbeam, Bare Root - 1+ £1.10 In stock
40-60cm (MINIMUM ORDER 10 PLANTS) 5 £1.10
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Hornbeam, Bare Root - Size: 40-60cm (MINIMUM ORDER 100 PLANTS) Hornbeam, Bare Root - 1+ £0.75 In stock
40-60cm (MINIMUM ORDER 100 PLANTS) 5 £0.75
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Hornbeam, Bare Root - Size: 60-90cm (Minimum Order 10 Plants) Hornbeam, Bare Root - 1+ £1.50 In stock
60-90cm (Minimum Order 10 Plants) 4 £1.50
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Hornbeam, Bare Root - Size: 60-90cm (MINIMUM ORDER 100 PLANTS) Hornbeam, Bare Root - 1+ £1.10 In stock
60-90cm (MINIMUM ORDER 100 PLANTS) 4 £1.10
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Hornbeam, Bare Root - Size: 90-120cm (MINIMUM ORDER 10 PLANTS) Hornbeam, Bare Root - 1+ £2.50 In stock
90-120cm (MINIMUM ORDER 10 PLANTS) 4 £2.50
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Hornbeam, Bare Root - Size: 90-120cm (Min Order 100 Plants) Hornbeam, Bare Root - 1+ £2.20 In stock
90-120cm (Min Order 100 Plants) 4 £2.20
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Hornbeam, Bare Root Size: 120-150cms (MINIMUM ORDER 10 PLANTS) Hornbeam, Bare Root 1+ £4.00 In stock
120-150cms (MINIMUM ORDER 10 PLANTS) 3 £4.00
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Hornbeam, Bare Root - Size: 120-150cm (Minimum Order 100 Plants) Hornbeam, Bare Root - 1+ £3.50 In stock
120-150cm (Minimum Order 100 Plants) 3 £3.50
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Hornbeam, Bare Root Size: 150-175cm (MINIMUM ORDER 10 PLANTS) Hornbeam, Bare Root 1+ £9.50 Out of stock | Email me when back in stock
150-175cm (MINIMUM ORDER 10 PLANTS) 3 £9.50 Out of stock | Email me when back in stock
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