{"product_id":"rootball-copper-beech","title":"Copper Beech – Root Ball Hedging","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a rich purple hedge in spring and summer. When clipped, its coppery-brown leaves stay on through winter, so the hedge keeps its colour and privacy all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant it on its own, or mix it with green beech for a tapestry effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous (keeps winter leaves when clipped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal hedge height: 1.2–5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: sun or part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: well-drained; avoid waterlogged ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizes and packs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants per pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants per metre*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHedge per pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-125cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125-150cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150-175cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175-200cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Single row. Heights exclude the root ball. Plants are sold in packs; add more packs if you need more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout root ball plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are field-grown plants, lifted with their soil and wrapped in hessian during the dormant season (roughly November to March). Root balls give you a bigger plant for your money than pot-grown stock and establish well when planted promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLifted to order at the nursery and delivered on a pallet, usually within 2 weeks. One pallet delivery charge per order, however many plants you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant within a few days of delivery. Until then, keep the root balls moist and sheltered, and don't let them dry out or freeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole or trench twice the width of the root ball and the same depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen the hessian at the top but leave it in place; it rots down in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm in well and water thoroughly. Keep watering through the first spring and summer, especially in dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos show plants from the current batch at the nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Plant Yard","offers":[{"title":"100-125cm – Pack of 20 (£19.99 each)","offer_id":65031932412281,"sku":"PY-RB-45605","price":399.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125-150cm – Pack of 10 (£28.99 each)","offer_id":65031932445049,"sku":"PY-RB-45604","price":289.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150-175cm – Pack of 5 (£38.99 each)","offer_id":65031932477817,"sku":"PY-RB-36426","price":194.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"175-200cm – Pack of 5 (£51.99 each)","offer_id":65031932510585,"sku":"PY-RB-36427","price":259.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0292\/7932\/2190\/files\/45605.jpg?v=1793220561","url":"https:\/\/toptopiary.co.uk\/products\/rootball-copper-beech","provider":"Top Topiary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}