{"title":"Flash Sale","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"green-beech-150-175cm-bare-root-fagus-sylvatica","title":"Green Beech Bare Root 150-175cm Hedging (Fagus sylvatica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Beech bare root hedging (Fagus sylvatica)\u003c\/strong\u003e grows quickly, provides reliable privacy screening, and is valued for winter leaf retention that creates year-round coverage. Plants measure 150-175cm and suit most gardens and soil types in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense foliage; coppery leaves retained through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60cm annually; fast-establishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows in clay, loam, sand (requires well-draining conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare root for cost-effective mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs green beech good for privacy hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes; its dense growth and winter leaf retention make it effective for screening gardens year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGreen beech vs hornbeam for hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen beech offers softer leaves and copper colour in winter. 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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Beech hedges retain copper leaves in winter, supporting year-round cover and wind protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant size: 60–80cm, bare root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK native species (Fagus sylvatica)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended planting period: November to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast growth: approx. 30–60cm\/year once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for: privacy, screening, windbreaks, wildlife habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Establishment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in well-drained soil between autumn and early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune annually below 3m to encourage leaf retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for beginners—minimal maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Green Beech or Hornbeam better for privacy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are excellent, but beech offers better leaf retention through winter for screening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Green Beech grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect 30–60cm per year in healthy conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare root beech should be planted from November to March when dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill leaves persist during winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Beech keeps its dry leaves until spring, ensuring continued privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre these plants easy for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, they are low-maintenance and forgiving for first-time gardeners.\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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