Pleached Hornbeam 6ft (180cm) stems with 4x4ft (120x120cm) head Rootballed
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 this item to be available from mid October 2024.
These rootballed pleached hornbeam trees create a striking addition to a garden and can be a highly effective way to create a raised screen. Being rootballed, these are a cheaper alternative to container grown trees and come with a ball of soil around the roots, wrapped in hessian. They should be planted in their hessians which will quickly rot away and the new roots will push through into the soil.
Their stems are 6ft (180cm) tall and have no branches below their heads which are 4ft x 4ft (120 x 120cm).
Due to their size, delivery is quoted on an individual basis as they are too tall to fit on pallets. Please telephone us on 01252 714552 to discuss delivery options or we will telephone you after you place your order to discuss transport arrangements.
Hornbeam is a very traditional form of hedging and is native to the UK. The first green leaves of the year are synonymous with the arrival of spring and the leaves will remain green until the autumn when they will turn a golden-copper brown colour. Hornbeam, unlike many of its deciduous competitors, will retain its dead leaves on the hedge for most of the winter and they will only be pushed off by new growth the following spring. This helps a hornbeam hedge to give an added level of visual privacy all year round.
These rootballed pleached hornbeam trees should be trimmed annually to retain their shape and to encourage them to thicken out.
Pleached trees can be planted singularly or in avenues according to your planting plan.
Hornbeam are much more tolerant of wet and heavy soils than beech but if you are planting during the drier months of the year, it is important to water them properly during their first year after planting. This is best done using leaky hose which is cheap, easy to install and highly effective. See our Accessories page for more details.
More information on hornbeam can be found on the hornbeam hedging category page.
For more information about rootballed Pleached Hornbeam 6ft (180cm) stems with 4x4ft (120x120cm) head or to discuss alternative products, call us on 01252 714552 or email us on sales@hedgesonline.com