38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Carpinus betulus
European Hornbeam
$58
PB18
Mature height:
15 - 20 m
Mature width:
12- 12 m
A stately, fast-growing deciduous tree with a remarkably clean, uniform, fluted grey trunk and dense pyramidal crown. Features crisp, oval, deeply fluted green leaves that turn clear yellow in autumn, often holding clean copper-tan leaves through winter when tightly clipped.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in heavy clay, wet alluvial loam, or chalk.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; highly durable.
Flower
Inconspicuous hanging green catkins in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Carpinus betulus is an excellent, tough, deciduous tree often used for formal hedging or as a feature specimen.
• Very tolerant of heavy clay and damp soil conditions.
• Trim annually in late summer if used as a formal hedge.
• Extremely hardy to cold and wind; a classic choice for screens.
• Requires very little maintenance once established.
Common Uses for
Carpinus betulus
01
Premium High Formal Hedge
The premier worldwide choice for crafting dense, uniform, razor-sharp architectural privacy walls.
02
Sleek Pleached Hedging
Heavily specified to be trained onto stilt-frames ("pleached") to screen multi-story neighbor windows cleanly.
03
Wind-Defying Green Walls
Stands up flawlessly against severe inland frost sweeps and harsh, buffeting rural winds.
04
Civic Urban Greenery
Ideal for restricted streetscapes and car parks due to its highly predictable, non-invasive root system.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only