Hornbeam Whips | Carpinus betulus bird hedge banks and field edges

hedge banks and field edges

or even a flask of your favourite brew

dramatic plants with their distinctive spires of reddish purple flowers grow in wet habitats such as riverbanks

the lawn will recover in the spring from hard winter wear and tear

Once established

Hornbeam Whips | Carpinus betulus bird hedge banks and field edgesHornbeam Carpinus betulus For a single row of hedging, you will need 4 plants per metre; for a double row of hedging, you will need 6 plants per metre. Hornbeams are a mercescent species and as such are a popular hedging plant. Rather like beech, the leaves remain on the branches all year round bringing privacy and security to a garden setting and offering a protective barrier against noise and wind. It works well as a single species hedge or as part