{"title":"Beech Hedging","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeech (\u003cem\u003eFagus sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular formal hedges in the UK. It holds its coppery leaves through winter when trimmed, giving year-round cover from a deciduous plant. Available green and purple (copper), bare root, pot grown and rootball.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-green-beech-hedging-plants-100-125cm","title":"Green Beech Hedge Bareroot 100-125cm Fagus sylvatica UK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Beech hedging (Fagus sylvatica), 100-125cm tall bare root, is widely chosen for privacy and year-round garden screening in the UK. Renowned for its copper-toned leaf retention in winter, this fast-growing native hedge offers an effective, attractive barrier for gardens and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight supplied: 100-125cm (approx. 3-4ft), bare root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: 30-60cm per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf retention: Keeps brown\/copper leaves through winter for privacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil tolerance: Suitable for clay, loam, chalk, sand, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight needs: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest planting time: November-March (while dormant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: Approx. 3-5 plants per metre for dense hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple to maintain: Annual trim in late summer recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended root additive: Rootgrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs green beech good for privacy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, foliage forms a dense screen, with leaf cover persisting through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I plant green beech in clay soils?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it tolerates a wide range of soils, including clay if well-drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to hornbeam?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are native UK choices. Beech holds old leaves in winter (more screening), hornbeam tolerates wet heavy soils better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot green beech should be planted from late autumn to early spring, when dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. 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Bare root green beech hedges thrive in most UK gardens, tolerating full sun, partial shade, and clay or well-draining soils. 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Hornbeam tolerates wetter soils, but both make excellent hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of bare root over potted beech?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare root plants are more economical and adapt faster after planting, ideal for larger projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill green beech keep its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt holds faded coppery leaves well into spring, maintaining privacy even when dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant in clay or poorly draining soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen beech tolerates clay if well-drained but struggles in waterlogged areas. For heavy clay, consider adding grit or planting in raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. 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Green beech tolerates most soils and growing conditions, thriving in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-60cm bare root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-60cm per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, retains coppery leaves through winter for year-round privacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e November to March (dormant season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapts to clay, loam or sandy soils; avoid wet ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen beech hedges are popular for privacy screens, windbreaks, and boundary planting. Compared to hornbeam, beech prefers well-drained soils and rewards with lush foliage from spring to autumn. In most UK locations except exposed windy sites, it establishes quickly and requires routine trimming for shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs green beech suitable for privacy hedging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, its dense leaf canopy and winter leaf retention make it excellent for screening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does beech compare to hornbeam for shady or wet sites?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBare root beech prefers well-drained soils; hornbeam tolerates wetter\/shadier sites better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre bare root beech easy to establish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if planted in the dormant season (Nov–Mar) with regular watering during establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo beech hedges keep leaves over winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, mature beech hedges retain brown leaves through winter, providing cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. 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Supplied at 60–90cm tall in 2L pots, these Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropunicea’ plants produce dark purple foliage from early spring through autumn, turning copper in winter for lasting seasonal interest. 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