This is offered as an almost instant hedge 200cm tall which will fill out to its finished form within one year. For immediate density we recommend planting them at a spacing of 55-65cm (stem to stem), but if time allows you can increase this distance somewhat to reduce the overall spend per metre. Hornbeam is an excellent hedging choice where privacy is required but the conditions are too damp for evergreens to thrive.

Available as a trimmed hedging block 200cm+ tall as a wire-wrapped rootball from our fields during dormancy (winter).

Hardier than Cherry Laurel, Portuguese Laurel can thrive even in shallow chalk soils.

If you need a tall screening tree, we can supply Portuguese Laurels with a clear stem/trunk below a head of branches.

Leylandii is a hybrid, accidentally created in Wales in the 19th century. It comes from two species of cypress from different parts of North America: the Monterey and the Nootka. Leylandii are ideal for normal soil conditions, sun or partial shade, exposed inland and coastal sites.

This is offered as an almost instant hedge 200cm tall which will fill out to its finished form within one year. For immediate density we recomend planting them at a spacing of 55-65cm (stem to stem), but if time allows you can increase this distance somewhat to reduce the overall spend per metre. Hornbeam is an excellent hedging choice where privacy is required but the conditions are too damp for evergreens to thrive.

Available as a trimmed hedging block 200cm+ tall as a wire-wrapped rootball from our fields during dormancy (winter).

This holly variety produces small, white flowers in May and June. Red berries will appear in the winter if pollinated by a nearby donor holly tree.

Tolerant of air pollution, holly grows to a maximum height of 8 metres. It is suitable for most soils, either in full sun or part shade.

A prickly project?

If you wish to protect smaller nesting birds, or deter trespassers, we have a variety of hedging plants on offer. For more suggestions, please take a look at our Prickly hedging for security article.

A good evergreen that makes a good hedge in coastal areas. Bears small brownish, almost insignificant, strongly scented flowers in late summer or early autumn.

As Beech is deciduous, it is exempt from the ‘high hedge’ restrictions which applies to evergreen hedges. When regularly clipped into a hedge, Beech retains its dead leaves. This results in ‘everbrown’ screening during winter.

Our beech hedge plants will tolerate most moist but free-draining soils, including chalk. However they are not suitable for waterlogged conditions.

Size of mature Beech hedge plants

Root balled stock available November to March: each hedge plant is supplied as a wire-wrapped soil root ball dug from our fields. This is heavy but manageable by two people using a sack trolley. These plants will deliver instant density if you plant one every 2ft (60cm). We dig these plants from our fields during the dormant period of November to March.

Looking for a beech tree?

Our beech hedging plants are grown and pruned to work in tandem with other plants. If you would like a large rounded tree as a specimen, please take a look at our Beech tree page.

Yew hedge plants can grow up to a foot (30cm) a year. Need tall yew plants instantly? Ours range from 1m 25cm (4 feet) to above 2m 25 (over 7 feet tall). They tolerate urban sites, wind, root competition and even dense shade. They are not suitable for very acid soils, very sunny dry sites, or soggy or waterlogged soils.

Our root balled plants are available November to mid March. This is the perfect time to plant yew, as they are dormant and can be transplanted in their new position without affecting their growth. Find out more in our plant your bare-root and rootball hedging blog.