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Native Hedging
We offer two options for mixed hedging at a per metre price. They are based on a planted hedge as double staggered rows at 4 plants per metre having a 30cm gap between the centres of rows.

Available mid November to March.
All prices include VAT.

Native Hedging

Beech:This is a good alternative to a conifer hedge; the young leaves turn a colourful light brown in the autumn and remain on the hedge during the winter to maintain an effective screen. For a really thick Beech hedge, plant as left, or at 3 plants per metre where a thick barrier is not so important. Why not mix in a bit of Holly or the odd purple Beech. Beech will not tolerate heavy soils.

Hornbeam:An excellent alternative to Beech on heavier land; the dead leaf will hang on in the winter in a similar way to Beech only with a darker colour.

Lonicera:

A good evergreen hedge but needs to be planted at the same density as for the native hedge (see diagram). In severe winters it can die back.

Laurel (Common and Portuguese):Plant 60-90cm apart (2-3ft). It needs a bit of space and is best not cut mechanically as any half cut leaves can turn brown.

Yew: Take care when siting this plant as all parts of it are very poisonous.

Holly: Not as slow as you think, mix native Holly with variegated forms.

Recommended spacing for a Native Bare Root Hedge

Stock proof hedge

A mix of 6 plant species based on 2 thorns (Hawthorn, Blackthorn) for 75% of the mix and 4 others which are suited to your soil, position and light conditions e.g. Field Maple, Dogwood, Wayfaring Tree, Hazel, Dog Rose or Wild Privet.

Price per metre (Guards extra) 100m+ 25-100m 1-25m

40-60-cm £2.65 £3.80 £4.90

60-80cm £3.01 £4.30 £6.42

A mix of 6 plants species based on 2 thorns (Hawthorn, Blackthorn) for 50% of the mix and 4 others e.g. Guelder Rose, Spindle, Dogwood, Hazel, Wayfaring Tree, Dog Rose, Buckthorn or Privet.

Price per metre (Guards extra) 100m+ 25-100m 1-25m

40-60-cm £2.91 £4.05 £5.60

60-80cm £3.44 £4.96 £6.71

Our staff are able to help with your selection of suitable transplants and any guards or shelters.
See our leaflet for more information on planting hedges.

Guelder Rose

Blackthorn

Hawthorn

Spindle

Wayfaring Tree

Hazel

Dogwood

Dog Rose

Buckthorn

Crab Apple

Field Maple

Privet

50cm

30cm

Wildlife Friendly hedge

Beech

Hornbeam

Lonicera

Laurel

Yew

Holly

	FIELD MAPLE - Acer campestre Hedge plant or medium sized tree, hardy, good for wildlife, autumn colour.	3L £5.95
	AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM Horse Chestnut. Large, white flowers, conkers in the autumn.	9cm £3.00
	HORNBEAM - Carpinus betulus Large Beech like tree for heavy soils, used for hedges, good for wildlife.	3L £5.95
	SWEET CHESTNUT - Castanea sativa Large tree for dry, lime free soils.	4L £5.95
	COMMON DOGWOOD - Cornus Sanguineum	3L £5.95
	RED DOGWOOD - Cornus alba Fast growing shrub, bright red stems in winter.	3L £5.95
	HAZEL - Corylus avellana Shrub, yellow catkins, autumn colour, good for wildlife, prefers shade.	3L £5.95
	HAZEL - Corylus avellana - (3 in a pot) Shrub, yellow catkins, autumn colour, good for wildlife, prefers shade	10L £18.00
	HAWTHORN/QUICKTHORN - Crataegus monogyna Native hedging plant with white flower and red berries.	3L £5.95
	HAWTHORN/QUICKTHORN - Crataegus monogyna - (3 in a pot) Native hedging plant with white flower and red berries.	10L £18.00
	HOLLY - Ilex aquifolium Evergreen shrub with red berries in winter	2L £5.95 5L £12.00
	SPINDLE - Euonymus europaeus - H Shrub, bright pink/red fruits, autumn colour, good for wildlife.	3/4L £9.00
	BEECH - Fagus sylvatica Large tree, for thin soils, good for wildlife, common hedging plant whose green leaf turns golden/copper in Autumn.	3L £5.95
	WILD PRIVET - Ligustrum vulgare - H Good shrub for hedging, white flowers, black berries.	3L £5.95
	BLACKTHORN - Prunus spinosa Sloe berries, white spring blossom, used in hedging, good for wildlife.	3L £5.95
	ENGLISH OAK - Quercus robur A large dense round headed native tree. Good for Wildlife.	4L £9.00
	HOLM OAK - Quercus Ilex Evergreen Oak - Evergreen, broadly domed tree.	5L £18.00
	DOG ROSE - Rosa canina Scented pink flowers, good for wildlife.	3L £5.95
	RAMANAS ROSE - Rosa rugosa /alba Vigorous, big red hips, used for hedging and dense thickets.	3L £5.9
	SCARLET WILLOW - Salix alba britzensis Classic scarlet orange winter colours. Can coppice or grow as medium sized specimen	4L £9.00
	WHITEBEAM - Sorbus aria Small tree, grey/white leaf, well drained sites, good for wildlife.	2L £9.00