Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
Price comparison:
£1.99 – £325.00
From 6 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 6 retailers across 4 sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 6 May 2026
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Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each size group.
| Suttons £6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only, £7.99 mixed | £1.99 | 2L | View at SuttonsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Suttons
£6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only, £7.99 mixed
Size: 2L
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £85.00 | 12L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 12L
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £4.10 | bare root | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan £6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only. Free over £60 | £69.99 | bare root | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £189.99 | bare root | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £325.00 | bare root | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
Size: bare root
Thompson & Morgan
£6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only. Free over £60
Size: bare root
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: bare root
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: bare root
| Frank P Matthews | £2.80 | Check retailer for size | View at Frank P MatthewsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Frank P Matthews
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Prices last checked: 6 May 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 £1.99 to £325.00 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at Suttons at £1.99. Prices are checked nightly across 6 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Hornbeam online in the UK?
You can buy Hornbeam from 6 UK nurseries including Suttons, Frank P Matthews, Paramount Plants. 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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