HORNBEAM
Hg HORNBEAM Carpinus betulus
| Av Growth/yr: 1-2ft | Hedges: 3ft upwards | Max height: 80ft | Trim In: late summer |
Windy/Exposed |
Chalky Soil |
Dense Shade |
Wet Sites |
Native Plant |
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The deep veining and serrated edges on the mid green leaves make this distinguishable from the very similar Green Beech. Will tolerate wet soils and trimming the hedge in late summer assits in the brown leaves being retained in winter.




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