120-150cm Green Beech Bare Root Hedging Fagus sylvatica

120-150cm Green Beech (Fagus sylvatica) bare root hedging provides reliable year-round garden privacy, with semi-evergreen foliage and fast growth of 30-60cm per year. Bare root green beech hedges thrive in most UK gardens, tolerating full sun, partial shade, and clay or well-draining soils. This makes them a versatile, low maintenance alternative to evergreen and hornbeam options.

Key Features

• Height at delivery: 120-150cm (3-4ft)
• Growth rate: 30-60cm per year
• Leaf retention: Holds coppery leaves in winter for effective privacy
• Soil suitability: Neutral, acid, or alkaline; clay and loam tolerated
• Planting: Best in full sun or partial shade

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is green beech hedging good for year-round privacy? Yes, Fagus sylvatica retains a dense leaf cover, especially in winter, providing screening all year.
• How does it compare to hornbeam? Green beech retains more winter leaves than hornbeam, offering denser privacy at 3-4ft height.
• Will green beech grow in clay or shade? Yes, it is well-suited for partial shade and heavy clay soils, if well-drained.
• How quickly does a 120-150cm bare root hedge establish? Typically 30-60cm growth per year under average UK conditions.
• Why choose bare root green beech? Cost-effective, easier to plant in bulk, and acclimatizes rapidly compared to container or evergreen species.