Carpinus betulus Pleached

Carpinus betulus Pleached Hornbeam

The pleached hornbeam is the gold standard for elevated privacy screening and architectural garden design. Trained into a clean, flat canopy on a clear stem, it creates an instant living wall of lush green foliage — perfect for screening at height without taking up ground space.

This pleached tree is a large item that requires specialised delivery to your address. Please be aware this is a 'kerbside' delivery. We can discuss your requirements to suit your individual needs . Our specialised delivery service covers mainland U.K  only. Please allow between 14 to 28 days for your order to be delivered to you . This allows us to select premium quality trees and have them delivered in a cost effective way whilst preventing damage in transit.  Our current delivery charges:

Orders £150.00-£350.00 = £100.00 delivery charge.

Orders £351.00- £700.00 = £70.00 delivery charge.

Orders £701.00- £1500.00 = £40.00 delivery charge.

Please see our main Pleached Tree page for more info.

Key Features

• Winter interest: retains its russet-brown dead leaves well into winter, providing year-round structure and colour
• Wildlife friendly: supports caterpillars, birds, and beneficial insects
• Urban tolerant: thrives in city gardens, courtyards, and exposed sites
• Trained form: supplied as a shaped pleached frame — ready to plant and grow on
• Privacy screening: ideal for screening neighbours, roads, or unsightly views at 2m+ height

Growing Guide

Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Trim once or twice a year (late summer and winter) to maintain the flat canopy shape. Hardy throughout the UK.

Perfect For

Formal gardens, contemporary landscapes, urban courtyards, boundary screening, and avenue planting.