Carpinus betulus | Hornbeam Hedging

A fully hardy hedging plant sporting glossy green foliage turning russet in the autumn

Carpinus betulus, but commonly called ‘Hornbeam’, is a deciduous, bushy hedging plant that sports beautiful green leaves with a crinkled appearance. Come autumn, this foliage develops a deep russet shade, perfect for adding some rich colour to your garden! Native to the UK, this hedging plant is frost resistant and shade too, where it makes a good alternative to Beech.