Native to the south-east of England, the Hornbeam is not widely distributed, though it can be grown throughout Britain. An exceptionally hard wood, the Hornbeam had few traditional uses other than when its durability proved necessary such as for cartwheels or the cog mechanisms of windmills and watermills. Many of the ancient hornbeams that remain have been pollarded.

Fully hardy with beautiful gnarled bark, the leaves look similar to the Beech leaves. They can grow up to 30m and live for about 300 years. Like the Beech tree it keeps it leaves throughout the winter so provides shelter to birds and other wildlife and insects. It is fast-growing so useful in hedgerow and gardens as it establishes itself quickly in moist fertile soil.

This tree is part of our ‘Native Bare Root Tree Pack’ which means a discount will be automatically added at check-out for you.

* Buy any 5 and receive a 15% discount
* Buy any 10 and receive a 25% discount

Details of carriage and other trees within this discount found below.

Native Tree Pack Trees:

Alder (Native)
Beech
Bird Cherry
Blackthorn
Hawthorn
Hornbeam
Field Maple
Rowan
Silver Birch
Wild Cherry

Carriage will take 1-3 days.

Trees of 120-150cm = £12.50 | Larger trees (over 150cm) = £19.50

You can order up to 20 Bare Root tees for the same carriage cost. If combined with potted trees or shrubs, carriage cost will vary.

If any questions, please do contact us directly, by phone or email.