Promise' 3–4m Dusky pink berries, excellent container performance Sorbus reducta 1–1.5m True dwarf shrub Use a multi-purpose or a loam-based compost designed for trees and shrubs.

Blackthorn - Prunus spinosa, more commonly known as blackthorn or sloe, is an attractive spiny shrub Dogwood - Dogwood 'Cornus sanguinea' is a beautiful deciduous shrub that can be seen dotting the hedges Box - The Box (Buxus sempervirens) is a popular evergreen shrub natively found in the south of the UK

It can be maintained at a height of 3-5m or grown as a specimen shrub and is attractive to wildlife with Griselinia - The genus Griselinia consists of evergreen trees and shrubs native to New Zealand, Brazil

Height & Spread: 4–8m tall and wide Flower Size: Large (up to 25cm) Shape: Multi-stemmed shrub or small Height & Spread: 2.5–4m tall and wide Flower Size: Small (up to 10cm) Shape: Rounded, bushy shrub Top

Pair the golden, orange, and red hues of Rowan leaves with evergreen shrubs and plants for a dynamic

with other pollinator plants like lavender, pulmonaria, or alliums Add native hedging or flowering shrubs

Underplant once trees are established - After trees have settled in, shade-tolerant shrubs and ground They work particularly well when combined with native trees and shrubs, creating layered planting that

Food Sources: Hedgerows support a diverse array of plant species, including native shrubs, trees, and

It can be kept as a single specimen shrub or trained into a neat hedge if clipped regularly.

BN5 (Hedgerow Maintenance) : Incentivizes the use of trees and shrubs as hedges, offering benefits for

This fast-growing shrub is tolerant of pollution, making it an excellent choice for built-up, urban areas Dog Rose - Dog Rose is a native fast-growing shrubby hedging plant often used in mixed hedges. Its spiny branches enable it to weave in amongst other shrubs. The dense nature of the shrub makes it an ideal nesting site for birds.

. • Focus on Vertical Layers: Add depth by layering with ground cover or small shrubs, which creates