Hedging needn39t be just in shades of green consider fagus sylvatica a classic copper beech instead copper beech is easy to care for as it just needs clipping once or twice a year to maintain it39s density and overall shape it39s natural habit is to form a thick hedge as it39s branches intertwine making it an ideal choice for security reasons as well as aesthetics it can grow up to 12 metres if you wish but can look equally good as a lower hedge or screen fagus sylvatica holds