Green Beech Bare Root 150-175cm Hedging (Fagus sylvatica)

Green Beech bare root hedging (Fagus sylvatica) grows quickly, provides reliable privacy screening, and is valued for winter leaf retention that creates year-round coverage. Plants measure 150-175cm and suit most gardens and soil types in the UK.

Key Features

• Year-round screen: Dense foliage; coppery leaves retained through winter
• Growth rate: 30-60cm annually; fast-establishing
• Suitable soils: Grows in clay, loam, sand (requires well-draining conditions)
• Light needs: Thrives in full sun or partial shade
• Form: Bare root for cost-effective mass planting

FAQ

Is green beech good for privacy hedging?

Yes; its dense growth and winter leaf retention make it effective for screening gardens year-round.

Green beech vs hornbeam for hedging?

Green beech offers softer leaves and copper colour in winter. Hornbeam tolerates wetter soils, but both make excellent hedges.

Benefits of bare root over potted beech?

Bare root plants are more economical and adapt faster after planting, ideal for larger projects.

Will green beech keep its leaves in winter?

It holds faded coppery leaves well into spring, maintaining privacy even when dormant.

Can I plant in clay or poorly draining soil?

Green beech tolerates clay if well-drained but struggles in waterlogged areas. For heavy clay, consider adding grit or planting in raised beds.

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.