Pot Grown Green Beech Hedging (Fagus Sylvatica) 20-30cm

Pot grown Green Beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedging plants, 20-30cm tall in 9cm pots, deliver reliable privacy screening and year-round seasonal interest. These native UK varieties thrive in most soils—including chalk and clay—when not waterlogged.

Features & Planting Details

• Supplied height: 20-30cm, 9cm pot grown, easy to establish
• Spacing: 3 per metre (single row); 5 per metre (double staggered row) for dense hedges
• Tolerance: Grows in chalky or clay soils, dislikes waterlogged ground
• Foliage: Summer green leaves turn copper and persist through winter, providing year-round screening

Common Buyer Questions

• Suitability for clay or chalky soils?
  Yes, Fagus sylvatica grows well in most well-drained soils, including chalk and light clays.
• How many plants for privacy hedge?
  For privacy, plant 5 per metre in a double row.
• Beech vs. hornbeam?
  Beech retains copper leaves in winter while hornbeam drops; beech is typically more ornamental.
• Does it keep leaves in winter?
  Retains dried leaves, offering partial screening until new spring growth.
• Pot grown vs. bare root?
  Pot grown plants establish year-round with lower failure rates and faster recovery.

Supplied ready for year-round planting. For detailed hedge planting guidance, click here.