Carpinus Betulus | 2L Pot

A deciduous tree with green catkins and yellow autumn colour for hedging . Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March Hardiness: fully hardy Vivid green catkins in March, followed by clusters of green fruit, and toothed mid-green leaves turning orange and gold in autumn. Hornbeam is an excellent native tree for a large garden. Pyramidal in shape, it tolerates wet, clay soils and responds well to pruning, making it perfect for training as a formal hedge. Garden care: It requires very little pruning, however if it does get too large for its allotted space, it can be cut back hard.