Native Hornbeam tree – Bare root stock available Oct-April or PRE ORDER NOW and reserve.

Hornbeam Tree (Carpinus Betula) can make a hardy hedge which is similar in appearance to the Green Beech.

The Hornbeam tree also makes a splendid native tree. Green catkins form from late Spring to Autumn which turn to clusters of winged fruit and act as a food source for wild life and birds. The bright green leaves darken during the summer with dead leaves hanging on into January, if hedge is well trimmed.  The Hornbeam brings privacy and security to your garden, as well as providing an effective barrier against noise and wind.

It was used for cogwheels in mills and for the centres of cartwheels. It is still used for the hammers in pianos and in butchers chopping blocks. The hornbeam tree is an attractive tree in winter, with its leaden grey bark patterned with dark streaks and broadly domed crown, it will retain some of its leaves through winter.

The leaves are similar to that of beech but are smaller. In autumn the leaves turn yellow, then orange-brown. Thrives on most soil conditions will even tolerate clay. this is Semi-Evergreen as the leaves stay on the tree until Spring when they are pushed off by new growth.

All our stock if “lifted” to order, which means that they are “lifted” and packed the same day and sent off so delivery is made the following day hence you receive them as fresh as possible. They are well packed and they are able to stay in the bags they arrive in for up to 7/10 days out of any frosts but it is advisable to plant bareroot trees as soon as possible. We are able to give you a suitable delivery date after the order has been placed when we email your order of acknowledgement to you. Unlike other nurseries who usually say within 3-5 days we can give you a definite day.

As soon as we receive your order we can usually send these out within the week. We use a courier and a signature will be required UNLESS you inform us (in the comments box) of where you would like your goods left safely should you not be at home. It is possible to select a day (apart from week-ends and Fridays) when ordering.

Delivery Charges

We will send you a delivery date via email when we receive your order.

Very SMALL ORDERS between quantities of 1-15 in size 40/60 can usually be sent out via ROYAL MAIL (UK mainland only) for as little as £8.00. Your basket will still show £15.00 plus vat for delivery charge BUT if you put in the COMMENTS BOX that you wish delivery by ROYAL MAIL we can pick this up and change the payment when the order is submitted . All other order are priced as:-

• Orders up to £75 – delivery £15 plus vat
• £76 – £200 – delivery £22 plus vat
• £201 – £300 – delivery £30 plus vat
• £301 – £500 – delivery £40 plus vat
• £501 – £1000 – delivery £45 plus vat
• £1001 plus – delivery £50 plus vat

Scotland Grampians/Highlands do carry an extra delivery charge according to our couriers – we can advise on this extra charge.

Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern and Southern Ireland. It is possible for us to arrange delivery to these areas but we would have to arrange the cost with our couriers so please contact our office 01452 832100.