Green Beech Hedge Bareroot 100-125cm Fagus sylvatica UK

Green 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.

Key Features

• Height supplied: 100-125cm (approx. 3-4ft), bare root
• Growth rate: 30-60cm per year
• Leaf retention: Keeps brown/copper leaves through winter for privacy
• Soil tolerance: Suitable for clay, loam, chalk, sand, well-drained soils
• Light needs: Full sun to partial shade

Planting & Care

• Best planting time: November-March (while dormant)
• Spacing: Approx. 3-5 plants per metre for dense hedging
• Simple to maintain: Annual trim in late summer recommended
• Recommended root additive: Rootgrow

FAQs

• Is green beech good for privacy? Yes, foliage forms a dense screen, with leaf cover persisting through winter.
• Can I plant green beech in clay soils? Yes, it tolerates a wide range of soils, including clay if well-drained.
• How does it compare to hornbeam? Both are native UK choices. Beech holds old leaves in winter (more screening), hornbeam tolerates wet heavy soils better.
• Best planting time? Bareroot green beech should be planted from late autumn to early spring, when dormant.

Planting and care

This 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. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.

Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide 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.