{"title":"Hornbeam Hedging - Rootball","description":"\u003cp\u003eHornbeam Hedging - Rootball\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hornbeam-200-225-root-ball-carpinus-betulus","title":"Hornbeam Hedge 200\/225cm Root Ball | Carpinus betulus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHornbeam hedges (Carpinus betulus) in 200\/225cm root balls offer a robust, semi-evergreen barrier ideal for UK gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for maintaining foliage through winter and providing excellent privacy, hornbeam suits formal and wildlife-friendly landscapes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–225cm (approx. 6.5–7.5ft) measured from root ball base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen; retains brown leaves deep into winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Benefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces catkins and seeds attractive to birds and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Ball:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as a field-lifted root ball for easier, faster establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComparison: Hornbeam vs. Beech Hedging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHornbeam is more tolerant of wet soils and urban conditions than beech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar privacy all year, but hornbeam leaf texture is more deeply veined and rugged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant October–April for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal pruning required; prune late summer to maintain dense form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for beginners due to resilience and ease of planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs hornbeam a good choice for a UK hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it’s hardy in all UK regions and thrives in clay\/wet soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall will the hedge get after planting?\u003c\/strong\u003e This size can grow further, reaching up to 10–15m untrimmed, but easily maintained at 2–4m for privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract wildlife?\u003c\/strong\u003e Catkins and seeds are valued by birds and insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Hornbeam 200\/225 Root Ball (Carpinus betulus)\",\n  \"description\": \"Hornbeam hedges (Carpinus betulus) in 200\/225cm root balls offer a robust, semi-evergreen barrier ideal for UK gardens. 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