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Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
Price comparison:
£2.40 – £239.95
From 4 UK retailers
Hornbeam is a hedging plant suited to full sun, growing to about 20m. Flowers appear from April. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 20.0m tall × 8.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 apr
Wildlife
🐝 Seeds for birds, nesting habitat
Compare Prices
Prices from 4 retailers across 3 pot sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 10 Oct 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £159.95Checked 16 Oct | 40L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 40L
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £239.95Checked 16 Oct | 90L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 90L
| Frank P Matthews | £2.40Checked 10 Oct | bare root | View at Frank P MatthewsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £3.78Checked 26 Oct | bare root | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Frank P Matthews
Size: bare root
Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
Size: bare root
| Larch Cottage Nurseries Delivery charge varies | £44.99Checked 16 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Larch Cottage NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Larch Cottage Nurseries
Delivery charge varies
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Prices last checked: 10 Oct 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Hornbeam is a hedging plant suited to full sun, growing to about 20m. Flowers appear from April. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Latin Name
Carpinus betulus
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
apr
Mature Height
20.0m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hornbeam cost in the UK?
Hornbeam prices in the UK range from £2.40 to £239.95 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £2.40 for a bare root at Frank P Matthews. Prices are checked nightly across 4 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Hornbeam online in the UK?
You can buy Hornbeam from 4 UK nurseries including Frank P Matthews, Paramount Plants, Larch Cottage Nurseries. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Hornbeam?
The scientific name for Hornbeam is Carpinus betulus.
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