The Fagus Sylvatica Instant Hedge, also known as Common Beech, provides a high-end, formal, and visually striking hedging solution suitable for a wide range of landscaping projects. Each 1-meter trough contains 5 well-established Beech plants, standing at 80–100cm tall with 20–25cm root balls, carefully grown to provide immediate impact and strong establishment.
Fagus Sylvatica is a deciduous species, yet it retains its rich coppery-brown leaves through the winter months, offering year-round screening and structure. With lush green foliage from spring to autumn and exceptional trimming response, this hedge is ideal for creating elegant boundaries, structured garden divisions, or timeless estate entrances.
This product is exclusive to Green-tech and delivers a premium instant hedging option for landscapers, councils, homeowners, and rural estates seeking an immediate and long-lasting solution.
Features and Benefits
Premium Formal Hedge: Ideal for stately gardens, pathways, and boundary hedging.
Semi-Evergreen Effect: Retains dry coppery leaves over winter, maintaining structure and privacy.
Immediate Impact: Delivered in 1m troughs, ready for quick installation on-site.
UK-Grown Native Species: Naturally suited to UK climates and soil types.
Excellent for Shaping: Responds very well to pruning, enabling neat lines and shapes.
Applications
Garden borders and formal landscaping
Screening between properties or gardens
Estate entrances and driveway hedging
Urban green boundaries for public areas
Rural developments and visual partitions
Specification
Pack Size: 5 plants per 1m trough
Trough Length: 1 meter
Plant Height: 80-100cm
Root Ball Diameter: 20-25cm
Growth Form: Deciduous hedge with semi-evergreen characteristics
Seasonality: Supplied throughout the dormant and growing seasons
Planting and Aftercare Instructions
Planting Out of the Trough:
Prepare a trench twice the width and the same depth as the root ball.
Remove each plant carefully from the trough.
Position plants evenly, spacing roughly 30–40cm apart in the trench.
Refill with high-quality topsoil, firm gently, and water thoroughly.
Aftercare:
Water regularly during dry spells and during the first two years.
Mulch at the base to retain moisture and suppress weed competition.
Prune annually in late summer or early autumn to maintain form.
Avoid waterlogging and compacted soils; good drainage is key.
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).
Please Note:
This product is dispatched directly from our trusted supplier’s warehouse. While we aim to keep product availability as accurate as possible, we do not have live stock control for these items. Availability is subject to change, and delivery can take up to 15 working days, depending on stock levels at the time of order.
Tracking information will be provided where available, but please note this is dependent on the supplier’s shipping process. If you have any questions about lead times or delivery, our team is happy to help before you place your order.
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 Fagus Sylvatica (Common Beech)
Number of Plants 5 per 1m trough
Plant Height 80–100 cm
Root Ball Size 20–25 cm diameter
Growth Form Deciduous (semi-evergreen effect)
Soil Preference Well-drained, fertile soils
Light Requirement Full sun to partial shade
Delivery Season Dormant and growing seasons
Packaging 1-meter trough
Intended Use Formal hedging, privacy screens