Beech Hedging 100-120cm Bare Root
Pre-order information
This is a seasonal product that can only be dug from our production fields when the tree/plant has gone dormant and the temperatures are correct. We are expecting to be able to start digging these plants from the end of October 2026.
Beech hedging (Fagus sylvatica) is a traditional UK-native hedging choice, offering seasonal colour, strong growth and excellent year-round privacy. These 100-120cm (3.5-4ft) bare-root plants provide an economical way to establish a beech hedge if you are happy to allow the plants time to reach a greater height.
Key Features
- Botanical Name: Fagus sylvatica
- Common Name: Beech
- Height: 100-120cm (3.5-4ft)
- Root Type: Bare root
- Bundle Size: Sold in bundles of 10
- Price: £3.00 per plant, with prices from £2.50 per plant for 50+
- Growth Rate: Around 30-45cm (1-1.5ft) per year after planting
- Foliage: Green leaves in spring and summer, turning golden-copper brown in autumn
- Winter Interest: Retains dead leaves throughout most of winter
- Best For: Traditional hedges, boundaries and year-round visual privacy
Seasonal Colour & Year-Round Privacy
Beech is a very traditional form of hedging and is native to the UK. Its fresh green leaves are synonymous with the arrival of spring and remain green throughout the summer before turning a beautiful golden-copper brown in autumn.
Unlike many other deciduous hedging plants, Beech retains its dead leaves on the hedge for most of the winter. These are only pushed off when new growth appears the following spring.
This distinctive characteristic gives a Beech hedge an added level of visual privacy throughout the year, even after the leaves have changed colour.
Planting & Spacing
These plants are supplied bare rooted, meaning they are dug directly from the field and sold without soil around their roots. They should be planted as soon as possible after purchase to prevent the roots from drying out and avoid damage to the plants.
For the best results:
- Single row: Plant 45cm apart.
- Double row: Plant 60cm apart.
- Root development: We recommend using Rootgrow to help the plants establish a secondary root system.
- Protection: If deer or rabbits are common in your planting area, use spiral tree guards to protect the young plants.
Growth & Maintenance
These small bare-root Beech plants will put on approximately 30-45cm (1-1.5ft) of growth each year after planting.
Once the hedge reaches your desired height, it should be trimmed to maintain its shape and encourage a dense, well-formed hedge.
For more information on Beech hedges, explore our Beech Hedging range.
Need Advice?
For more information about Beech Hedging 100-120cm Bare Root, or to discuss alternative products, call us on 01252 714552 or email sales@hedgesonline.com.