By planting a Hornbeam, you are:
• Supporting biodiversity by providing shelter and food for birds, insects, and pollinators.
• Restoring fragile ecosystems and improving woodland structure.
• Capturing carbon and producing oxygen.
• Creating dense canopy cover that benefits nesting birds and small mammals.
• Helping Ireland build climate resilience through reforestation.
• Wildlife Shelter – Dense canopy offers safe cover for birds and mammals.
• Pollinator Support – Flowers provide nectar for bees and insects.
• Seasonal Food Source – Seeds and foliage sustain insects and wildlife.
• Carbon Capture – Stores carbon while producing oxygen.
• Soil Health – Enriches and stabilises soils in diverse woodland environments.
• Cultural Value – Known for its strong, durable wood, historically used in tools and crafts.
• Longevity – Living 200–300 years, Hornbeam contributes to ecosystems for generations.
The Hornbeam is a tree of resilience and beauty, thriving for centuries and supporting wildlife with its shelter, flowers, and seeds. Known for its strength and endurance, planting a Hornbeam is an act of long-term vision—gifting Ireland’s landscapes a tree that balances grace with fortitude.
• Botanical Name: Carpinus betulus
• Irish Tree Name: Crann Creathach
• Lifespan: 200–300 years
• Type: Deciduous broadleaf
• Native to: Europe, naturalised in Ireland
• Wildlife Benefits: Dense canopy for nesting birds, nectar for pollinators, seeds for wildlife
• Cultural Significance: Known for its extremely hard timber, symbolising endurance and resilience
Hornbeams live for 200–300 years, supporting wildlife and enriching ecosystems for centuries.
Hornbeam provides dense nesting cover for birds, nectar for pollinators, and seeds for a variety of woodland species.
Its extremely hard and durable timber has been used for tools, wheels, and even piano hammers, symbolising strength and resilience.
Yes. Each Hornbeam comes with a hand-printed certificate by artist Sally Caulwell, showing the location and certificate number of your tree.
Absolutely. Planting a Hornbeam is a meaningful gift symbolising endurance, strength, and beauty. The certificate makes it a lasting keepsake.
Your Hornbeam will be planted in one of our Irish reforestation sites, carefully chosen for biodiversity and long-term woodland health.
Live impact from our rewilding
Partner with us to plant native Irish trees and show real local impact. We create a tailored plan for your business, with options like trees per sale, monthly pledges, or team planting days. You receive impact reports, certificates for audits, and co-branded assets for PR and staff engagement, all aligned with CSR and ESG goals and the UN SDGs.
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