{"product_id":"beech-hedging-grouped-test","title":"Beech Hedging Grouped TEST","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedging plants\u003c\/strong\u003e are ideal for establishing dense, fast-growing privacy hedges in UK gardens. 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\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 Bare root November to March (dormant season); pot grown year-round\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\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants are 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. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/gardening-advice\/bare-root-hedging-buying-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomplete bare-root hedging buyer's guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 40-60cm","offer_id":53473937391952,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-BR-40\/60","price":1.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 60-80cm","offer_id":53473937424720,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-BR-60\/80","price":2.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 80-100cm","offer_id":53473937457488,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-BR-80\/100","price":2.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 100-125cm","offer_id":53473937490256,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-BR-100\/125","price":3.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 120-150cm","offer_id":53473937523024,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-BR-120\/150","price":4.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 150-175cm","offer_id":53473937555792,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-BR-150\/175","price":8.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 20-30cm","offer_id":53473937588560,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-PG-20\/30","price":3.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 40-60cm","offer_id":53473937621328,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-PG-40\/60","price":8.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 60-90cm","offer_id":53473937654096,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-PG-60\/90","price":9.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 90-120cm","offer_id":53473937686864,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-PG-90\/120","price":13.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pot Grown \/ 120-150cm","offer_id":53473937719632,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-PG-120\/150","price":21.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Root Ball \/ 150-175cm","offer_id":53473937752400,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-RB-150\/175","price":41.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Root Ball \/ 200-225cm","offer_id":53473937785168,"sku":"GRP-TEST-FS-RB-200\/225","price":69.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/FS-BR-100-125-1_ef92b583-ab40-4d28-92a4-130077a4ebf5.jpg?v=1787817539","url":"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/products\/beech-hedging-grouped-test","provider":"ScotPlants Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}