Size:90 x Hornbeam (30-50cm) - £129.95 The Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) tree is a pretty tree which is native to the South East of England, though is found as far as Northern Scotland. It is popular as a hedge and can be seen in more formal gardens trained and pleached. The Hornbeam is not totally different in appearance to the Beech though the leaves are less shiny and more delineated and serrated. In folklore the Hornbeam was considered to be immortal!Also known to be particulary tolerant of clay soils and polluted areas, though grows well in all locations. Can reach up to 30m.As a guidance for planting a Hornbeam hedge - for a single row Hornbeam hedge we would recommend planting at a rate of 4 trees per metre. For a double staggered row, plant at a rate of 6 trees per metre.The current height of these trees is approximately 30-50cm and they can be planted out all year round.Plant in dry, wet and shady sitesLikes most soil typesBeautiful large garden or hedgerow treeNative to the UKPlease note:  these trees are cell grown trees NOT cheap bare root trees.Advantages of cell grown over bare rootCell grown trees can be planted all year round - don't wait till Nov-MarchNo check period (ie cell grown trees grow from the moment you plant)Easy planting - small plug, takes seconds with no long roots to contend with. Cell grown trees have a lower failure rate than bare root trees.With cell grown trees no need to plant right away - keep moist in bucket outsideBy buying cell grown trees from Trees By Post you can be sure that you are buying the best quality British grown plants that are grown in Scotland, not imported bare root plants from Europe that may have been kept in cold storage for many weeks or months!
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