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Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus) Low Panel 80 Litre 200cm high x 150cm wide
Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus) Low Panel 80 Litre 200cm high x 150cm wide The Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus) low panels are an excellent alternative to fencing, giving a narrow living hedge. These are easily trimmed and maintained with a hedge trimmer. Ideal for separating garden areas or as windbreaks around patios.The Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus) is a hardy native instant hedge, similar in appearance to Green Beech with midgreen leaves. It produces green catkins from late spring to autumn, turning to clusters of winged fruit.The hornbeam hedge retains brown foliage in winter, especially if pruned in late summer. This makes it an excellent windbreak and screen. So much so that it used to be used in mazes. It is suitable for heavy wet soils, and frost pockets. Shade and wind tolerant.Hornbeam hedges are a wildlife haven. The fruit provide autumn food for wildlife. Hornbeam hedges provide food for moth caterpillars including the Small White Wave, Pale November , Nut Tree Tussock, and Copper Underwing. Hawfinches eat the seed in autumn and winter. Hares, rabbits and field mice love the leaf shoots and foliage. Each tree supports around 28 species of wildlife.