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Plant a Hedge
Suggested species for planting a
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The ideal hedge is planted in either one row approximately 6 inches apart or in two offset rows with the plants a foot apart. Either way you will need around 5 plants per running metre. We can offer hedges by the metre in our packs of 5 single species or mixed packs of 25. The best option if guards are needed is the ‘economy spiral’ available separately.
Hedges are usually better mixed. Most people plant between 60% and 80% hawthorn with a mixture of other species. You’ll enjoy adding some fruiting species such as a crab apple, or flowering shrubs like honeysuckle.
Take a look at the sundries available.
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A compact and colourful tree often seen in hedges. It is equally good in the garden or woodland edge. It is quite rare in parts of Wales.
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Birch is an important woodland tree. In the wild it is usually the first species to colonise more...
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Hornbeam is a fairly large tree with a rounded shape and branches that fork upwards. more...
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An important small tree/shrub, hazels uses have ranged from coracles to charcoal, hurdles to basketry and the wattle in old plasterwork. more...
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A small tree with bright red autumn fruit. The wood is hard and straight and was used to make spindles for spinning cotton. more...
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The same properties of the common beech, but with dark red ornamental leaves. more...
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The Walnut is a large handsome tree with dark green foliage. It is grown for timber and for the walnuts. more...
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Added to hedges as a climber it flowers in June. The aroma from the leaves is familiar on summer evenings.
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Aspen grows well at altitude and in wet areas. It has a delicate shape and the leaves. more...
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A small tree its fruits resemble small plums, a bit larger than cherries. Like other Prunus its bright white blossom more...
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A spiny dense shrub found widely in hedges, its early white blossom is one of the first to appear in the spring. more...
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Of the two native oaks the sessile is common to higher altitudes. It develops a deep taproot and will grow on more...
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More a shrub than a tree it produces pleasant white flowers in early summer, used in wine making and tea. more...
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A small shrub bearing colourful red berries that turn black in the autumn. They are bitter to the taste but important for more...
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The alder can fix its own nitrogen and therefore survives in wet fields and alongside streams and rivers. more...
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This other native birch is an important tree for wildlife and shelter. Its name refers to white more...
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Cornus sanguinea – Common Dogwood
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A vigorous shrub that turns a bright red colour in the autumn. Known as ‘waxwood’ in Wales as lamp oil was pressed from the berries.
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The most common hedging plant, the hawthorn was often used as a boundary marker in the enclosure of common land. more...
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A large tree with smooth silvery bark the beech is widely planted but is only native to the South East corner of Wales. more...
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This evergreen compact tree is slow growing and will withstand dense shade. It is often found growing more...
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A native fast growing shrub traditionally planted for hedges. Found naturally in chalk soils. more...
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Commonly found in hedges and field edges. It is vigorous but compact, often producing large quantities of small bitter tasting apples in the autumn,. more...
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Commonly found on the edges of woodlands. It is compact, vigorous and requires light to do well. more...
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Bird cherry suckers and coppices freely, is vigorous, and used to be commonly planted as a hedge in exposed conditions more...
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The pear equivalent of the crab apple, though much less common. It makes a good addition to a hedgerow and more...
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A spiny thorny shrub, often found in hedges and in impenetrable thickets. It grows quickly more...
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Rowan is compact and hardy and can withstand strong winds. Its leaves turn red in the autumn more...
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A shrub suited to wet areas and in hedges. Its leaves turn in the autumn leaving clusters of bright red berries. more...
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Economy Spiral
& Cane
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(mulch mat available separately)
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Spiral guards are an economical way to protect against rabbit damage. They also provide the tree with some protection from the weather. They are quick to attach and tend to last for around 5 to 7 years. Our guards are good quality 50mm wide and 2 ft tall. They expand with the tree. Our canes are good quality 12-14mm. Contact us for larger quantities of canes and guards.
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A chemical free approach to weeding, our mulch mats are woven polypropylene 50cm x 50cm with a pre cut slit for easier fitting. They also help to reduce moisture loss and to increase soil temperature. We can source biodegradable mats (min quantities will apply) or you could use old carpet tiles as an alternative.
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