The Carpinus Betulus Instant Hedge offers a rapid, natural solution for creating dense, attractive hedging with minimal wait time. Sourced exclusively for Green-tech, these five premium quality plants are grown in a 1-meter trough, each measuring between 80-100cm tall with a robust 20-25cm root ball, ensuring strong establishment and fast growth.
Carpinus Betulus, commonly known as Hornbeam, is a native British deciduous tree renowned for its dense foliage, which provides excellent privacy screening, boundary definition, and wind protection. Its ability to retain brown leaves throughout winter offers year-round screening, making it ideal for landscaping projects requiring instant visual barriers.
Features and Benefits
Instant Privacy and Security: Fills boundary gaps quickly to protect and secure your space.
Native British Species: Supports local biodiversity and blends naturally into the landscape.
Dense Foliage: Offers excellent windbreak, noise reduction, and visual screening.
Hardy and Adaptable: Thrives in a variety of soil types and environmental conditions.
Sustainable and Natural: Responsibly grown with no chemical treatments, supporting eco-friendly projects.
Year-Round Interest: Retains leaves in winter for continued screening even in dormant months.
Applications
Boundary hedging for residential and commercial properties
Privacy screens for gardens, parks, and urban developments
Windbreaks for farms and rural estates
Screening unattractive views or structures such as fences, sheds, or bins
Landscaping projects by councils, landscapers, and contractors
Specification
Pack Size: 5 plants per trough
Trough Length: 1 meter
Plant Height: 80-100cm
Root Ball Diameter: 20-25cm
Growth Form: Deciduous hedge plant
Seasonality: Supplied during dormant and growing seasons
Planting and Aftercare Instructions
Planting Out of the Trough:
Choose a well-drained, sunny to partially shaded location.
Prepare the soil by digging a trench twice as wide as the root ball and as deep.
Remove plants gently from the trough without disturbing roots.
Place plants evenly spaced (approx. 30-40cm apart) in the trench.
Backfill with good quality soil, firm down, and water thoroughly.
Aftercare:
Water regularly during dry periods for the first two years.
Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.
Avoid heavy fertilizer applications; native species thrive on natural soil nutrients.
Important Notes & Customer Responsibility
These instant hedges are natural living plants, and as such, their appearance will vary seasonally.
Winter: Expect some leaf loss in deciduous varieties and reduced foliage density as plants enter dormancy. This is a natural part of their life cycle and does not indicate poor health.
Spring and Summer: With warmer temperatures, hedges will regrow leaves and fill out, displaying vibrant, dense foliage as they actively grow.
Watering and aftercare are critical for successful establishment and long-term growth. Insufficient watering, especially during dry spells or immediately after planting, can affect plant health and development. Proper aftercare includes:
Regular watering, especially during the first year
Applying a suitable fertiliser or hedge feed in early spring and mid-summer to promote healthy growth
Occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage density
Because these are living plants that respond to environmental conditions, Green-tech cannot accept returns once the plants have been delivered.
Our instant hedges provide an immediate, effective solution for screening, privacy, and boundary definition. While they offer instant coverage, please remember they are still maturing and will continue to fill out and strengthen over time with proper care. Delivery Information
All instant hedge orders are delivered on pallets via heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). To ensure a smooth delivery, please carefully review and prepare for the following:
Pallet Delivery: Your hedge will arrive on a pallet transported by an HGV.
Access Requirements: It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure there is adequate access for the delivery vehicle. This includes:
A flat, level, and hard-standing surface suitable for offloading the pallet
Sufficient space for the HGV to manoeuvre safely near the delivery point
Domestic Deliveries: For residential addresses, the delivery vehicle will have a tail-lift to assist with unloading where possible. However, tail-lift offloading cannot be guaranteed for all locations. Customers may need to unload the pallet manually (handballing) or arrange for a forklift or assistance on-site.
Delivery Address: Please ensure the delivery address provided can accommodate an HGV, and any necessary permissions or arrangements for access are in place (e.g., notifying property management or neighbours if needed).
If you have specific delivery requirements or concerns, please contact Green-tech ahead of ordering. We are happy to advise and assist to help your delivery go smoothly.

Feature Specification
Species Carpinus Betulus (Hornbeam)
Number of Plants 5 per 1m trough
Plant Height 80-100 cm
Root Ball Size 20-25 cm diameter
Growing Form Deciduous Hedge
Soil Preference Well-drained, adaptable
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Delivery Season Dormant and growing seasons
Packaging 1-meter trough
Intended Use Instant hedging, screening