The hornbeam can be kept as a full hedge just as you can grow the tree into an espalier tree. Here you will find out how to grow the popular birch tree into a trellis and what to pay attention to when doing so.
How do I grow a hornbeam as a trellis?
To pull a hornbeam into a trellis, consistently cut off all side shoots on the trunk and shape the crown into the desired shapes. Pruning does not slow down growth, but actually promotes it.
How do I cut a hornbeam into an espalier tree?
You can only create a beautiful espalier tree byregular pruning and shortening all side shoots on the trunk. Cut off any branches that grow laterally from the trunk of the hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) right at the base. If you do this consistently, you will end up with a standard tree with a single thick trunk and a beautifully branched crown.
How can I shape a hornbeam espalier tree?
You can cut a hornbeam espalier tree veryflexible into a wide variety of shapes. The plant is often used as a material in landscape gardens and parks with many beautiful shapes. You can cut a round ball, square or roof shape from the crown. But columns, a triangular shape or sophisticated figures can also be created from the dense foliage of the hornbeam. The tree's well-formed leaves and strong shoots are considered important advantages in this context.
What height can a hornbeam trellis reach?
The hornbeam can reach an impressive height of20-30 meters. However, if you keep the hornbeam in a pot or if you are the owner of a small garden and want a lower height, that is not a problem at all. You can easily cut the height of the easy-care tree back to the desired size.
Does a hornbeam espalier tree grow slower?
Pruning slows down the hornbeam's buddingby no means, but can actually promote natural growth. In this sense, the work you have to do to prune the hornbeam into a trellis is worth it. As far as the plant's foliage is concerned, the hornbeam's standard trunk will also promise you many well-formed leaves that you can enjoy throughout the gardening year.
Tip
Take advantage of the nursery's offers
Would you like to save yourself the work of regular pruning on the way to the trellis? Then you can also purchase an already formed hornbeam tree trunk from a tree nursery. This means you don't have to pull the hornbeam into a trellis yourself. In order to keep the tree in shape, you should not forego pruning in spring.
