Carpinus betulus Roman Arch (PRE-ORDER ONLY)
Carpinus betulus Roman Arch (PRE-ORDER ONLY)
Carpinus betulus Roman Arch (PRE-ORDER ONLY)
Common Hornbeam Roman Arch
Create a stunning architectural statement with this magnificent pre-trained Hornbeam Roman arch. This elegant living structure combines the timeless beauty of Common Hornbeam with classical Roman arch styling, perfect for creating a dramatic entrance or focal point in your garden.
Why Choose a Hornbeam Roman Arch?
- Instant architectural impact - arrives pre-trained and ready to install
- Classic Roman arch design adds timeless elegance to any garden
- Dense foliage creates a beautiful green tunnel effect
- Retains attractive brown leaves through winter for year-round structure
- Perfect for formal gardens, country estates, and traditional landscapes
- Creates stunning garden entrances, pathways, or focal points
- Hardy and adaptable to most soil types, including heavy clay
- Low maintenance once established
About Hornbeam: A large deciduous tree that develops a distinctive fluted grey trunk with age. Features ovate leaves 5-8cm long with conspicuous ribbing that turn golden yellow in autumn. Produces catkins in spring followed by attractive hop-like fruiting catkins up to 8cm long. Excellent for woodland settings and formal structures.
Growing Conditions: Thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained to moist soil. Particularly suited to heavy clay soils where beech may struggle. Hardy and tolerant of exposed positions.
Please Note: This is a pre-order item. Contact us for availability, sizing, and delivery timescales.
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Planting Instructions
Planting Instructions
Hornbeam Roman arches are delivered pre-trained and ready to install. Choose a position that allows the full span of the arch to be appreciated — typically a path, gateway, or garden entrance.
- Dig two planting pits, one for each leg, to at least twice the width of the root ball and the same depth
- Incorporate well-rotted organic matter into the backfill to aid establishment
- Hornbeam tolerates heavy clay soils well — no grit needed unless waterlogging is severe
- Position carefully to ensure the arch is level and both legs are equally spaced
- Water thoroughly after planting and apply a mulch ring (5–10cm) around each leg, keeping mulch away from stems
- Stake securely if exposed to wind during the first growing season
- Trim lightly in late summer to maintain the arch shape; avoid hard pruning in the first year
Size & Specification
Size & Specification
This is a large bespoke architectural structure. Dimensions vary by individual specimen — please contact us for exact sizing, span width, and height before ordering.
- Species: Carpinus betulus (Common Hornbeam)
- Form: Pre-trained Roman arch on twin stems
- Supplied: Pot-grown or root-balled depending on season
- Typical arch height: 2–3m (contact us to confirm)
- Typical span width: 1–2m (contact us to confirm)
- Weight: approximately 30kg — professional installation recommended
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery & Dispatch
This is a PRE-ORDER item. Due to its size and bespoke nature, delivery is arranged individually — please contact us after ordering to confirm timescales and logistics.
- Delivered by specialist pallet or flatbed courier — not standard parcel delivery
- Delivery to kerbside; customer responsible for positioning and installation
- Lead times vary — typically 2–6 weeks depending on availability and season
- We will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date after your order is placed
- Lancashire-based nursery — UK mainland delivery only
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Common Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a native British woodland tree with strong ecological value, supporting a wide range of wildlife throughout the seasons.
- Catkins provide early pollen for bees and other pollinators in spring
- Seeds (nutlets in hop-like catkins) are eaten by finches, tits, and small mammals
- Dense branching provides nesting habitat and cover for birds
- Supports numerous moth and invertebrate species associated with native woodland
- Retained winter foliage offers additional shelter for overwintering insects and birds
- UK native — well adapted to local soils, climate, and wildlife communities