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Hornbeam hedge

Hornbeam hedge

Hornbeam hedge

Carpinus betulus

tree☀️ sun-or-partial🪴 moist-loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H6–H7

📋Quick Facts

Height

2.0-4.0m

Spread

1.0-2.0m

About

Tough hedge tree tolerating heavy soils and clipping.

Also known as: Seto de carpe, Żywopłot z grabu, Hainbuchenhecke, Sepe de carpino, Haie de charme, Carpinus betulus, Siepe di carpino, Haagbeukhaag

Pest Resilience

4/5 — Good resilience

Few pest issues; a tough native hedging and specimen tree.

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How to Propagate

🌰Seed
Easy
✂️Cutting
Moderate
🔗Grafting
Advanced

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6–H7

USDA 5 equivalent

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