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There are certain trees and shrubs that respond better to clipping into hedges than others. If you are planting a hedge as protection, ensure you choose a tough hedging plant.

Latin name

Carpinus betulus

Common name

Hornbeam

Type of plant

Tree

Hardiness

Hardy

Flower colour

Green

Leaf colour

Mid-green

Height and spread

25m x 20m (83ft x 67ft)

Description

This deciduous shrub has mid-green leaves which turn coppery brown in autumn. Trim hedges in late summer.

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Carpinus betulus, Hornbeam

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