Hornbeam (Carpinus)

Hornbeam forms a beautiful, formal hedge. It has attractive green leaves very similar to those of Beech hedging but they have serrated edges and have deeper veins. It is native to the UK and is tolerant of poorer growing conditions including wet, heavy clay soils, strong wind and shade.  Hornbeam can be planted as a single species or combined with other native hedging to form a mixed native hedge.