Green Beech Fagus Sylvatica Instant Hedge

The Fagus sylvatica Instant Hedge, also known as Common Green Beech, offers a premium, formal, and visually striking hedging solution for a wide range of landscaping projects. Each 1-metre trough contains 5 well-established Beech plants, standing 80–100cm tall with 20–25cm root balls, carefully grown to deliver immediate visual impact and strong establishment.

This deciduous species loses its leaves in winter, with any remaining foliage turning a rich copper colour, providing subtle winter structure. Leaves re-emerge later in spring than Hornbeam, offering vibrant green coverage from late spring through autumn. Best suited to well-drained soils, this hedge does not tolerate waterlogged or heavy clay conditions, making it ideal for elevated beds, formal borders, and structured garden designs.

Exclusive to Green-tech, this product delivers a premium instant hedging option for landscapers, councils, homeowners, and rural estates seeking an immediate, long-lasting solution.

Features and Benefits

Premium Formal Hedge: Perfect for stately gardens, driveways, and structured boundaries

Deciduous with Winter Structure: Leaves turn copper in winter, maintaining form and subtle screening

Immediate Impact: Delivered in 1m troughs, ready for quick on-site installation

UK-Grown Native Species: Naturally suited to local climates and soil conditions (excluding heavy/waterlogged soils)

Excellent for Shaping: Responds well to pruning, allowing neat lines and formal shapes

Applications

Garden borders and formal landscaping

Screening between properties or gardens

Estate entrances and driveway hedging

Urban green boundaries for public spaces

Rural developments and visual partitions

Specification

Pack Size: 5 plants per 1m trough

Trough Length: 1 metre

Plant Height: 80–100cm

Root Ball Diameter: 20–25cm

Growth Form: Deciduous hedge with semi-evergreen winter structure

Seasonality: Supplied during dormant and growing seasons

Planting and Aftercare Instructions

Planting:

Dig a trench twice the width and the same depth as the root ball

Carefully remove plants from the trough

Space plants evenly, roughly 30–40cm apart

Backfill with quality soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly

Aftercare:

Water regularly, especially during dry periods and the first two years

Mulch at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Prune annually in late summer or early autumn to maintain form

Avoid heavy/waterlogged soils; good drainage is essential

Important Notes & Customer Responsibility

These are living plants, and their appearance will change with the seasons.

Winter: Leaves are lost, and any remaining leaves turn copper, providing winter structure

Spring and Summer: New leaves emerge later than Hornbeam, filling out dense green foliage

Proper watering and aftercare are critical for healthy establishment. Lack of care, particularly during dry periods, can affect growth.

Aftercare includes:

Regular watering in the first year

Optional fertiliser in early spring and mid-summer for healthy growth

Occasional pruning to maintain neat shape and density

Because these are living plants responsive to environmental conditions, Green-tech cannot accept returns once delivered. These instant hedges provide immediate coverage but will continue to mature and strengthen over time.

Delivery Information

Delivered on pallets via HGV

Customers must ensure suitable access, including flat, level surfaces for offloading

Domestic deliveries may include a tail-lift where possible, but manual unloading may be required

Delivery address must accommodate HGV access; any permissions or notifications should be arranged in advance

Please Note: Product is shipped from the supplier’s warehouse. Availability may vary, and delivery can take up to 15 working days. Tracking information is dependent on the supplier. Contact Green-tech for delivery advice or special requirements.

Species | Fagus Sylvatica (Common Green Beech)

Number of Plants | 5 per 1m trough

Plant Height | 80–100 cm

Root Ball Size | 20–25 cm diameter

Growth Form | Deciduous with semi-evergreen leaf retention

Soil Preference | Well-drained, fertile soils

Light Requirement | Full sun to partial shade

Delivery Season | Dormant and growing seasons

Packaging | 1-meter trough

Intended Use | Formal hedging, privacy screens, estate entrances