Carpinus Betulus: Perfect Outdoor Deciduous Hedge Selection-

Hornbeam forms a handsome and beautiful hedge. It has a dark green leaves and works perfectly when planted in groups. Grows upto 80 feet when native in Europe or central asia. Hornbeams should be pruned regularly as it grows vigorously. People sometimes get confused between beech and hornbeam. Carpinus Betulus differ in various aspects. The leaves of beech hedge turns into bronze copper whereas the hornbeam leaf is just rough green with deep veins. 

Hornbeam carries great tolerance with wetter soils than european beech hedge. 

Why Should You Plant Carpinus?

  1. Makes Hardy attractive hedge.
  2. Ideal as formal looking hedge.
  3. Good selection for nesting birding.
  4. Tolerates heavy soils like clay, wet soils.

Features- 

  1. Deer Resistant- Many deciduous trees are not resistant to deer. Hornbeam hedge is a great selection for deer resistant deciduous tree. 
  2. Sun Requirement- Hornbeams requires full sun to full shade to respond well and grow fuller. 
  3. Drought Tolerant- Many trees are not able to tolerate drought. They can’t adjust on such climatic conditions. Hornbeam is one of the best deciduous hedges which responds majestically even in extreme drought conditions. 
  4. Watering Requirements- It is required to water carpinus once in a week. May be more frequent in extreme heat conditions. 

Pruning- 

There is no doubt that hornbeam is a vigorous hedge. If you consider planting hornbeam for landscaping purpose or plant it in your backyard, it would definitely ask for heavy pruning. It will look handsome if maintained it properly and precisely. Best quality shears are all required for ideal pruning. Since carpinus grows vigorously it has to be pruned regularly. You have to prune voluntarily in especially in spring and late summer. 

Privacy and Screening-

So what you can expect after planting a handsome carpinus hedge? Getting instant privacy and screening along with enough shade is a blessing. Yes you read it right. Out of other deciduous trees, hornbeam tends to provide more privacy and screening.

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