A hornbeam is not particularly expensive. It depends on how tall the tree is and how it should be delivered. It also plays a role whether you buy the plants by mail order or locally.
How much does a hornbeam cost?
The price of a hornbeam depends on factors such as size, delivery form (bare root, balled plant, container), topiary and purchase source (mail order or local). As a single plant it costs around 7-8 euros, as a hedge plant 1-2 euros per piece (as of August 2016).
The price depends on different aspects
How much a hornbeam costs depends on how the tree is delivered. The following criteria play a role:
- Bare root hornbeam
- Hornbeam as a ball plant
- Hornbeam in container
- Size
- Topiary
- Buy by mail order or on site
Bare-rooted hornbeams are the cheapest. They need to be watered well before planting.
Hornbeams in containers are the most expensive. They are often already cut and delivered as columnar hornbeam. If you want to plant a hornbeam as a single plant in the garden, you should accept the price of around 7 to 8 euros (as of August 2016).
Buy hornbeams for hedges
Hedge plants are usually offered in containers of 10 or 50 pieces. They are between 40 and 70 centimeters high and are delivered in bales. The price per hornbeam is then between one and two euros. (As of August 2016).
Buy hornbeams by mail order or locally?
Hornbeams are available very inexpensively through mail order. However, this also has disadvantages. High shipping costs are often added. You cannot inspect the trees before purchasing and must rely on the seller's description.
Mail order nurseries offer hornbeams at a slightly higher price. In return, they often provide a guarantee of growth and replace trees that have not grown. Many of these providers advise their customers via forums or provide care instructions online.
The price for a hornbeam is highest at your local nursery. Here you have to put double or triple the amount on the table. In return, you will receive good advice from experienced experts. If a tree doesn't grow, there is a replacement. If you have any problems, most garden centers are happy to come to your home.
Tip
The cheapest way to get a hornbeam is to propagate it yourself from seeds or cuttings. It's even easier if you dig up a cutting in the forest and plant it in the garden.
