Overview
A fantastic value mixed hedging pack containing 6 native species. Ideal for countryside hedges. Plants are all supplied as bare root. See pack sizes below.
Description
A great mixed hedging pack containing up to six complimentary native species with a hawthorn base. The perfect mix of plants for countryside hedges, this selected range includes a variety of colours and foliage interest and will attract a wide range of wildlife due to the diversity of berries, flowers, fruits and nuts. At least half of the plants included are prickly.
What's included?
50% of the pack will be Hawthorn, and the remainder will be a selection of up to 5 of the following native species:
Blackthorn
Hazel
Field Maple
Dog Rose
Wild Cherry
Crab Apple
Common Dogwood
Guelder Rose
Size
Growth Rate: Average 20-40cm a year
Final height: 4-5 m
Planting
We recommend planting approximately 5 plants per metre in a double staggered row. To give you an indication of the number of plants required:
10m Hedge: 50 plants
50m Hedge: 250 plants
100m Hedge: 500 plants
Alternatively, use our hedge calculator here.
Plant Protection
If there are lots of rabbits in the area, it might be worth considering protecting your plants with spiral guards. See here for more plant protection options.
