{"title":"Hornbeam","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tough, reliable native tree, hornbeam is prized for its dense, twiggy growth and attractive pleated foliage that turns golden-yellow in autumn and often persists through winter, making it a superb choice for hedging as well as specimen planting. Hardy and adaptable to most soils and situations, from columnar forms perfect for smaller gardens to classic hedging varieties, there's a hornbeam to suit almost any garden need.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carpinus-bet-lucas-12l","title":"Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpinus betulus 'Lucas' — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA slender, dense hornbeam bred for exactly the narrow spaces where trees like 'Frans Fontaine' are too broad — 'Lucas' keeps a remarkably tight, columnar habit even at maturity, making it a natural choice for lining avenues or bordering a modest garden. Bright green foliage through spring and summer turns a rich golden yellow in autumn, with the dried brown leaves typically held on through winter for extra screening before finally dropping in spring. Green catkins appear in late spring, followed later by clusters of winged fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUndemanding once established, it grows readily in most soils, wet or dry, in full sun or partial shade. Expect an eventual height of 8–12m with a notably narrow spread of just 2.5–4m, reached over 10–20 years — a genuinely space-efficient choice for height without width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206350377334,"sku":"0","price":76.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-20135742.png?v=1789909089"},{"product_id":"carpinus-bet-frans-fontaine-12l","title":"Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA hornbeam bred for exactly this kind of job: a narrow, columnar tree that keeps its neat, upright form as it matures, making it ideal for smaller gardens, avenues, or tight urban spaces where a spreading tree won't fit. Smooth grey bark darkens with age, while fresh green leaves in spring and summer turn a rich golden-yellow come autumn — and often hang on through winter as dried brown foliage before finally dropping in spring, giving useful screening even in the colder months. This cultivar bears only male catkins, appearing green in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEasy to establish and tolerant of most soils and situations, including both dry and wet ground, it grows well in full sun or partial shade. Expect an eventual height of 8–12m with a notably narrow spread of just 2.5–4m, reached over 10–20 years — considerably quicker to size than many trees of comparable height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206350606710,"sku":"0","price":76.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-20135432.png?v=1789908934"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/collections\/Screenshot2026-09-20135415.png?v=1790004747","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/collections\/hornbeam.oembed","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}