Pleached Trees – Wykeham Mature Plants

Cotoneaster cornubia – pleached

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Looking for above fence screening trees that don’t take up too much space? By trimming and framing, we have created Pleached Cotoneaster which are the perfect solution. UK grown.

6 feet-tall fences or walls are the maximum height allowed without planning permission. Planting Pleached Cotoneaster adds even higher screening. A semi evergreen tree.

Our plants have a 180cm stem/trunk, with a pleached head of 150cm wide by 120cm high. We usually recommend a planting spacing of 180cm (6ft) from stem to stem. But you can go a little closer if needed.

Basic annual maintenance helps the Cotoneaster retain its pleached shape. It also helps the ‘head’ fill in even more. Eventually the plant becomes twiggy enough to support the shape. You can then remove the frame, or wait for it to come apart on its own, over time.

Ornamental Pear – pleached

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:15:29 +0000

When it comes to pleached trees, an Ornamental Pear delivers wonderful interest with dark glossy-green leaves. Umbels of white flowers appear in March to early April. With enough direct sunlight, the foliage turns coppery-red in autumn.

Although deciduous, Ornamental Pear leaves can remain on the tree well into winter. This makes it a great tree for screening. Its compact root system makes it ideal for urban planting even when close to buildings. An Ornamental Pear tree is also air pollution-tolerant and fire blight-resistant.

Pleached trees are an excellent way to create privacy above a 180cm wall or fence. To maintain the shape and density, prune and train the tree annually.

Pear trees prefer a well-drained soil, anything from slightly acid to slightly limy, but not too dry. Add plenty of organic material if planting in sandy soils. We recommend a planting distance of 180cm between stems/trunks. Check out Caring for ornamental pear trees for more tips.

Our pleached pear trees have a 180cm stem/trunk, with a pleached head 150cm wide and 120cm high.

Hornbeam – pleached

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:11:39 +0000

Looking for above fence screening trees that don’t take up too much space? By trimming and framing, we have created Pleached Hornbeams which are the perfect solution. UK grown.

6 feet-tall fences or walls are the maximum height allowed without planning permission. Planting Pleached Hornbeam adds even higher screening. Technically a deciduous tree, Hornbeam is exempt from the ‘high hedge’ restrictions which apply to evergreens. However it is often ‘everbrown’, retaining many brown leaves during winter.

Basic annual maintenance helps the Hornbeam retain its pleached shape. It also helps the ‘head’ fill in even more. Eventually the plant becomes twiggy enough to support the shape. You can then remove the frame, or wait for it to come apart on its own, over time.